Definition of timely

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• timely is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• timely is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• timely is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of timely

• at an opportune time (adverb)

  Synonyms

  1. apropos
  2. seasonably
  3. well-timed
• done or happening at the appropriate or proper time (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a timely warning
  2. with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery

  Synonyms

  1. seasonable
  2. well-timed
  3. well timed
• before a time limit expires (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the timely filing of his income tax return

See definition of timely in Merriam Webster