TIMELY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TIMELY?

Need another word that means the same as “timely”? Find 16 synonyms and 30 related words for “timely” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Timely” are: seasonable, well-timed, well timed, opportune, prompt, punctual, convenient, appropriate, suitable, apt, fitting, expedient, felicitous, apropos, seasonably

Timely as an Adjective

Definitions of "Timely" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “timely” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Done or occurring at a favourable or useful time; opportune.
• Before a time limit expires.
• Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time.
• Done or occurring sufficiently early; prompt.

Synonyms of "Timely" as an adjective (13 Words)

appropriate	Suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc. It seems that an apology is appropriate.
apt	Having a tendency to do something. An apt reply.
convenient	Large and roomy convenient is archaic in this sense. I phoned your office to confirm that this date is convenient.
expedient	Serving to promote your interest. Holding a public enquiry into the scheme was not expedient.
felicitous	Exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style. A felicitous life.
fitting	Being precisely fitting and right. It was fitting that his last innings for Middlesex should bring him his highest first class score.
opportune	Done or occurring at a favourable time; well timed. An opportune time to receive guests.
prompt	Ready and willing or quick to act. A prompt reply.
punctual	Acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed. Punctual payment.
seasonable	Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time. A seasonable time for discussion.
suitable	Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation. A tractor suitable or fit for heavy duty.
well timed	Wise or advantageous and hence advisable.
well-timed	Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time.

Usage Examples of "Timely" as an adjective

• A timely warning.
• With timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery.
• Timely diagnosis and subsequent early administration will be imperative.
• The timely filing of his income tax return.

Timely as an Adverb

Definitions of "Timely" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “timely” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• At an opportune time.

Synonyms of "Timely" as an adverb (3 Words)

apropos	Introducing a different topic; in point of fact. Your letter arrived apropos.
seasonably	At an opportune time.
well-timed	At an opportune time.

Associations of "Timely" (30 Words)

acknowledgement	Acceptance of the truth or existence of something. He touched his hat in acknowledgement.
applicable	Capable of being applied; having relevance. The same considerations are equally applicable to accident claims.
apposite	Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something. The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images.
appropriate	Take possession of by force, as after an invasion. A book not appropriate for children.
appropriateness	The quality of being specially suitable. Activities are selected for their appropriateness to the day s weather.
apropos	Introducing a different topic. The composer s reference to child s play is apropos.
apt	Mentally quick and resourceful-Bram Stoker. The theme could not be more apt.
chronicle	A record or narrative description of past events. A vast chronicle of Spanish history.
chronological	Relating to or arranged according to temporal order. The diary provided a chronological framework for the events.
correct	Make right or correct. Correct the alignment of the front wheels.
corrective	Tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition. Corrective measures.
equitable	Valid in equity as distinct from law. Equitable treatment of all citizens.
fitting	The action of fitting something. Loose fitting trousers.
germane	Relevant and appropriate. He asks questions that are germane and central to the issue.
incidentally	Introducing a different topic; in point of fact. Incidentally it was many months before the whole truth was discovered.
just	Of an opinion or appraisal well founded justifiable. I only just caught the bus.
legitimate	Make an illegitimate child legitimate declare the legitimacy of someone. A legitimate government.
licit	Not forbidden; lawful. Usage patterns differ between licit and illicit drugs.
opportune	Suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose. An opportune arrival.
pertinence	Relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand.
pertinent	Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand. Practitioners must consider all factors pertinent to a situation.
proper	Appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person’s character, needs. Proper manners.
properly	With reason or justice. A properly drafted agreement.
punctual	Acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed. She expected guests to be punctual at meals.
relevance	The relation of something to the matter at hand. The quantity quality and relevance of links count towards your rating.
relevant	Appropriate to the current time, period, or circumstances; of contemporary interest. The scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research.
right	A road or entrance on the right. The right answer.
rightness	The quality or state of being best or most appropriate for a particular situation. They argue for the moral rightness of overthrowing the leader by force.
seasonable	In keeping with the season. The seasonable temperatures.
seemly	According with custom or propriety. Seemly behavior.