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well-timed

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Happening at an opportune or advantageous time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: seasonable, in good season, opportune; see also Thesaurus:timely
  • Their most recent release to the market was well-timed.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: timely, seasonable, in good season, opportune, well-timed, tempestive, tidy, timeful, timeous, heaven-sent, timesome

Antonyms: ill-timed, untimely

2

adj

Meaning 2

Keeping accurate time; in keeping with accurate timing or rhythm.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • A well-timed snare drum enlivened the music.
  • A well-timed engine with an unaggressive cam profile will purr like a kitten and is unlikely to backfire even upon sudden throttle changes.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

at an opportune time

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • your letter arrived apropos

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: seasonably, timely, apropos

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Swedish: läglig — Happening at an opportune or advantageous time
  • Swedish: vältajmad — Happening at an opportune or advantageous time
  • Swedish: i rättan tid — Happening at an opportune or advantageous time