(adj) done or happening at the appropriate or proper time, Syn. well timed, seasonable, well-timed, Example: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
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. [ Compar. Timelier superl. Timeliest. ]1. Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable. “The timely dew of sleep.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Keeping time or measure. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]