The meaning of TIMELY is coming early or at the right time. How to use timely in a sentence.

Add to word list given or made available at a suitable moment, esp. now: timely advice (Definition of timely from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

TIMELY definition: occurring at a suitable time; opportune; well-timed. See examples of timely used in a sentence.

A timely event happens at a moment when it is useful, effective, or relevant. The recent outbreak is a timely reminder that this disease is a serious health hazard. The exhibition is timely, since …

Definition of timely adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · timely (comparative more timely, superlative most timely) (archaic) In good time; early, quickly. quotations

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective timely, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

timely (ˈtaɪmlɪ) adj, adv -lier or -liest 1. at the right or an opportune or appropriate time 2. an archaic word for early

timely / ˈ taɪmli/ adjective timelier; timeliest Britannica Dictionary definition of TIMELY [or more timely; most timely] : happening at the correct or most useful time : not happening too late

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 time•ly (tīm′ lē), adj., -li•er, -li•est, adv. adj. occurring at a suitable time; seasonable; opportune; well-timed: …