Antonyms for timely
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : tahym-lee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtaɪm li |
Definition of timely
Origin :- late Old English, from time (n.). As an adjective meaning "occurring at a suitable time" it is attested from c.1200.
- adj at the right time
- His conversation for a moment or two was also coherent and timely.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- The chateau is on fire; valuable objects may be saved from the flames by timely aid!
- Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
- The book was timely and told efficiently on the reform in this country.
- Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
- The fatal effects of mineral poisons are too often experienced, and for want of timely assistance but seldom counteracted.
- Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
- What might have happened but for the timely interruption it would be impossible to say.
- Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
- The sound came, to the adults, as a timely relief from embarrassment.
- Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- Harry looked his thanks to Mrs. Kemp for coming to his rescue so timely.
- Extract from : « Pretty Madcap Dorothy » by Laura Jean Libbey
- Topics that are timely and of interest to the whole community should be discussed.
- Extract from : « Rural Life and the Rural School » by Joseph Kennedy
- It was an amusing and timely skit, and is worth reading to-day.
- Extract from : « Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete » by Albert Bigelow Paine
- I feel greatly obliged to you, signora, for your timely notice.
- Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
Synonyms for timely
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