well timed

well timed
adjective
done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
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a timely warning

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with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery

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a seasonable time for discussion

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the book's publication was well timed

Syn: ↑timely, ↑seasonable, ↑well-timed
Similar to: ↑opportune
Derivationally related forms: ↑seasonableness (for: ↑seasonable), ↑time (for: ↑timely), ↑timeliness (for: ↑timely)

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ˌwell ˈtimed [well timed] adjective
done or happening at the right time or at an appropriate time
Syn: timely

a well-timed intervention

Your remarks were certainly well timed.

Opp: ill-timed

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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