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- [wel-tahymd]
- /wɛl ˈtaɪmd/
- /wel taɪmd/
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- [wel-tahymd]
- /wɛl ˈtaɪmd/
Definitions of well-timed word
- adjective well-timed fittingly or appropriately timed; opportune; timely: a well-timed demand for new legislation. 1
- adjective well-timed A well-timed action or comment is done or made at the most appropriate or suitable time. 0
- adjective well-timed happening or scheduled to happen at an appropriate or suitable time 0
- adjective well-timed timely; opportune 0
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Origin of well-timed
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35
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Parts of speech for Well-timed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
well-timed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for well-timed
adj well-timed
- appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory
- auspicious — Something that is auspicious indicates that success is likely.
- dexter — of or located on the right side
- felicitous — well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate: The chairman's felicitous anecdote set everyone at ease.
- grownup — a mature, fully grown person; adult.
adjective well-timed
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- opportune — appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion.
Antonyms for well-timed
adj well-timed
- disadvantageous — characterized by or involving disadvantage; unfavorable; detrimental.
- dyslogistic — conveying disapproval or censure; not complimentary or eulogistic.
- ill-timed — badly timed; inopportune.
- previous — coming or occurring before something else; prior: the previous owner.
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