timely
adjectiveHow many syllables in timely?
There are 2 syllables in the word timely.How to pronounce timely:
Definition of timely:
- timely (adjective):
- before a time limit expires.
- coming early or at the right time
- at the right or an appropriate time
Synonyms for timely:
anticipated
appropriate
apt
at the right time
convenient
expected
fitting
fortunate
judicious
lucky
meet
opportune
pertinent
prompt
proper
propitious
punctual
relative
relevant
seasonable
suitable
well timed
well-timed
Antonyms for timely:
apathetic
behind
behind schedule
behind time
behindhand
belated
crawling
creeping
dallying
dawdling
dead slow and stop
deferred
delayed
derelict
dilatory
dillydallying
dragging
early
gradual
halted
held up
hesitating
hindered
ignorant
laggard
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