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op·por·tune

opportune

 
 
pronunciation:
a pr tun [or] a pr tyun
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part of speech: adjective
definition: favorable or suitable, esp. in relation to time.
We finally arrived at an opportune moment to discuss what was really on our minds.
synonyms:
timely
antonyms:
ill-timed, inopportune
similar words:
advantageous, appropriate, convenient, expedient, favorable, felicitous, good, lucky, propitious, ripe, seasonable, suitable
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derivation: opportunely (adv.)