opportunely
/ˈɒp.ə.tjuːn.li/US/ˌɑ.pɚˈtun.li/
opportunely adverb: in a manner suitable for some particular purpose.
Adverb
opportunely (comparative more opportunely, superlative most opportunely)
- In a manner suitable for some particular purpose.
- Amongst this number of cordials and alteratives I do not find a more present remedy than a cup of wine or strong drink, if it be soberly and opportunely used.1624, Democritus Junior [pseudonym; Robert Burton], The Anatomy of Melancholy: […], 2nd edition, Oxford, Oxfordshire: […] John Lichfield and James Short, for Henry Cripps, →OCLC, partition II...
- In a manner convenient or advantageous at some particular time.
Forms of opportunely
| comparative | more opportunely |
|---|---|
| superlative | most opportunely |
Origin of opportunely
From Middle English oportunely, equivalent to opportune + -ly.
Questions about opportunely
- What does opportunely mean?
- Opportunely means in a manner suitable for some particular purpose.
- What part of speech is opportunely?
- Opportunely is an adverb.
- How do you pronounce opportunely?
- Opportunely is pronounced /ˈɒp.ə.tjuːn.li/ (UK).
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