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 ]
adv. Early; soon; in good season. [ 1913 Webster ]
Timely advised, the coming evil shun. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thanks to you, That called me timelier than my purpose hither, For I have gained by it. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]