timely meaning and definition

TIMELY adjective

Definition of timely (adjective)

1. before a time limit expires
   • "the timely filing of his income tax return"
2. 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"
   • synonyms: seasonable, well timed, well-timed

TIMELY adverb

Definition of timely (adverb)

1. at an opportune time
   • "your letter arrived apropos"
   • synonyms: apropos, seasonably, well-timed