形容词

1. 及时的;适时的
A timely event happens at a moment when it is useful, effective, or relevant.

1. done or happening at the appropriate or proper time

e.g. a timely warning
with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery
a seasonable time for discussion
the book's publication was well timed

Synonym: seasonablewell-timed(a)well timed(p)

2. before a time limit expires

e.g. the timely filing of his income tax return