Definition of timely Timely

/tajˈmli/ - [taymlee] - time•ly

We found 13 definitions of timely from 6 different sources.

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What does timely mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

timely, timelier, timeliest

timely - done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; "a timely warning"; "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"; "a seasonable time for discussion"; "the book's publication was well timed"
  seasonable, well-timed, well timed
  opportune suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose; "an opportune place to make camp"; "an opportune arrival"
timely - before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return"
  punctual acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed; "she expected guests to be punctual at meals"; "he is not a particularly punctual person"; "punctual payment"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • timely (Adverb)
    In good time; early, quickly.
  • timely (Adverb)
    At the right time; seasonably.
  • timely (Adjective)
    Done at the proper time.
  • timely (Adjective)
    Happening or appearing at the proper time.
  • timely (Adjective)
    Keeping time or measure.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • timely (superl.)
    Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable.
  • timely (superl.)
    Keeping time or measure.
  • timely (adv.)
    Early; soon; in good season.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • timely
    Happening or appearing at the proper time.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

  • timely
    Timely blossom timely ripe.

Part of speech

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  • timely, adjective.

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