timely
Translation
timely, opportune, well-timed
Examples
Your timely arrival was a great help.
Your timely arrival was a great help.
She gave me some timely advice.
She gave me some timely advice.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) timely ((noun)) happening at a suitable time Your timely arrival was a great help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: opportune, prompt, punctual; Antonyms: untimely, late
Etymology
From 'time' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ly'. It means happening at a suitable or opportune time.
Memory Tips
Think of something happening 'on time' or 'in time' to be useful or effective.