Timely
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune.
“His arrival was very timely.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtaɪmli/
Syllables
time·ly
Related Words
Synonyms
opportunepunctual
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains Y ending and common vowels I and E.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; LY ending is strategically good.
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