timely
word
Definition
Happening at the right or most useful time; done or occurring without delay.
Usage & Nuances
"Timely" is formal and commonly used with nouns like 'response', 'reminder', or 'manner'. It suggests importance due to correct timing. Not used for people ('a timely person' is incorrect). Close in meaning to 'prompt' or 'well-timed', but less about speed and more about appropriateness.
Spanish: oportuno - en el momento adecuadoPortuguese (BR): oportuno - no momento certoPortuguese (PT): oportuno - atempadoChinese (Simplified): 及时的 - 适时的Chinese (Traditional): 及時的 - 適時的Hindi: समय पर - उचित समय परArabic: في الوقت المناسب - مناسب التوقيتBengali: সময়োপযোগী - যথাসময়েRussian: своевременныйJapanese: タイムリー - 適時Vietnamese: kịp thời - đúng lúcKorean: 시기적절한Turkish: zamanında - vaktindeUrdu: بر وقت - بروقتIndonesian: tepat waktu - pada waktunya
Example Sentences
She gave a timely reminder before the deadline.
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A timely response can prevent problems.
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Thanks for your timely advice—I really needed that.
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If you want results, timely action is key.
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Your timely help saved the project.
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His report was not just accurate, but timely, which made all the difference.
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