timeous
/ˈtaɪməs/
timeous adjective: in sufficient time; timely; in (its) proper time or season.
Adjective
timeous (not comparable)
- In sufficient time; timely; in (its) proper time or season.
- We sincerely hope, however, that a timeous and speedy adoption of energetic and conciliatory measures will waft such a dreadful calamity far distant from our homes, and restore that confidence in society so necessary for the welfare of a commercial community.1831, The Radical Reformer's Currycomb; Or, Scrub for Scrub, page 2
- Now, the pursuer avers that he sent timeous notice, in terms of the conditions, to the defender, the seller. Be it observed that the words are that the objection must be intimated to the auctioneers not later than 7 p.m. on the following Friday, not that the intimation must be received by them not...1919, The Scottish Law Review and Sheriff Court Reports, page 93
- Synonyms:
- opportune, seasonable
Synonyms of timeous
Forms of timeous
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Origin of timeous
From earlier timous, from Middle English tymous, *tymwos, *tymwis (“early”), equivalent to timewise. Cognate with Scots timeous (“timely”). By surface analysis, time + -ous.
Words formed from timeous
Questions about timeous
- What does timeous mean?
- Timeous means in sufficient time; timely; in (its) proper time or season.
- What part of speech is timeous?
- Timeous is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce timeous?
- Timeous is pronounced /ˈtaɪməs/.
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