Synonyms of timely
13 similar words · 16 opposite words
Another word for timely is well-timed. Other synonyms of timely are prompt and heaven-sent. The opposite of timely is ill-timed.
Synonyms and similar words for timely
adjectiveDone at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
- on timePunctual or according to schedule; at the planned time.
- well-timedHappening at an opportune or advantageous time.
- in time
- promptOn time; punctual.
- punctual
- seasonable
adjectiveHappening or appearing at the proper time.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- timeousIn sufficient time; timely; in (its) proper time or season.
- heaven-sentFortunate, appropriate, opportune or providential, as (or as if) ordained by God; godsent.
- timesomeTimely, on time.
- tempestive obsoleteSeasonable; timely.
- tidy obsoleteIn good time; at the right time; timely; seasonable; opportune; favourable; fit; suitable.
- timeful rareAt the due time; seasonable.
Opposite of timely
adjectiveDone at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
adjectiveHappening or appearing at the proper time.
- inopportune
- unseasonable
- mistimedDone at the wrong time.
- untimelyAt an inopportune time.
- intempestive rareUntimely, happening at an inappropriate moment.
- timeless obsolete
- untime obsoleteUntimely.
- untimeous archaicUntimely.
Meaning of timely
- adjective Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
- adjective Happening or appearing at the proper time.
- adjective Keeping time or measure.
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Questions about synonyms of timely
- What is another word for timely?
- Timely has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as well-timed, prompt and heaven-sent.
- What is the opposite of timely?
- The opposite of timely is ill-timed. Other antonyms of timely are untimely, overdue and late.
- What does timely mean?
- Timely means done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.
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