timely
timely Lexical Profile
timely Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Done or occurring at a favorable, appropriate, or useful time; opportune.
"The documentary offers a timely examination of renewable energy policy just ahead of the international summit."
Happening or performed quickly and without delay; prompt or punctual.
"We appreciate your timely response to the client's inquiry."
• adverb
At a favorable, appropriate, or sufficiently early time; promptly.
"All applications must be filed timely to be considered for the upcoming grant cycle."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although ending in '-ly', 'timely' is overwhelmingly used as an adjective in modern standard English; to express adverbial manner without sounding archaic or awkward, writers typically prefer the phrase 'in a timely manner' or adverbs like 'promptly'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'timeli', derived from the noun 'time' and the adjectival/adverbial suffix '-ly' (Old English '-lic' and '-lice').