Definitions for timely

timely time·ly

Spelling: [tahym-lee]
IPA: /ˈtaɪm li/

Timely is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 87 anagrams from letters in timely (eilmty).

Definitions for timely

adverb

  1. seasonably; opportunely.
  2. Archaic. early or soon.

adjective

  1. occurring at a suitable time; seasonable; opportune; well-timed:
  2. Archaic. early.

Origin of timely

before 1000; Middle English tim(e)liche, Old English tīmlīce (adv.). See time, -ly

Examples for timely

The book was timely and told efficiently on the reform in this country.

The most critical person for a timely beginning of trial that day was a cat catcher on contract to the Amereicans.

His conversation for a moment or two was also coherent and timely.

A timely advance by black troops saved the day for the Union forces.

The chateau is on fire; valuable objects may be saved from the flames by timely aid!

But one of the things I appreciate about the film is its statement and about how timely it is with climate change.

The answer is basically no one, at least not in “a deliberate or timely way.”

The Atlantic: “In Bruce Allen Murphy, Scalia has met a timely and unintimidated biographer ready to probe.”

What might have happened but for the timely interruption it would be impossible to say.

The fatal effects of mineral poisons are too often experienced, and for want of timely assistance but seldom counteracted.

Word Value for timely
Scrable

11

Words with friends

12

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