Associations to the word «Timely»

Wiktionary

TIMELY, adjective. Done at the proper time.
TIMELY, adjective. Happening or appearing at the proper time.
TIMELY, adjective. (obsolete) Keeping time or measure.
TIMELY, adverb. (archaic) In good time; early, quickly.
TIMELY, adverb. (obsolete) At the right time; seasonably.

Dictionary definition

TIMELY, adverb. At an opportune time; "your letter arrived apropos".
TIMELY, adjective. Before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return".
TIMELY, adjective. 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".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.