Opportunely
What it means
At a particularly helpful or favorable time.
Reach for it when describing something that happens at a particularly favorable time
A spare key appeared opportunely when the caretaker was delayed.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
at the right moment
Fits when plain timing is the whole point
Careful The phrase is longer but more natural.
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everyday
conveniently
Fits when the timing suits practical needs
Careful Convenience can arouse suspicion of selective storytelling.
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professional
Fits when the moment usefully meets a need
Careful Timely usually functions as an adjective.
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formal
fortuitously
Fits when chance produces a favorable coincidence
Careful Opportune timing need not be accidental.
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literary
providentially
Fits when fortunate timing feels guided by fate or deity
Careful Providentially introduces a spiritual interpretation.
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literary
seasonably
Fits when something arrives at an appropriate season
Careful Seasonably is rare and narrower.
Opposites 3
- inopportunely
- untimely
- belatedly
Common phrases 3
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arrive opportunely
A spare key happened to arrive opportunely before the rain.
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opportunely timed
The workshop was opportunely timed before the funding deadline.
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appear opportunely
Cloud cover began to appear opportunely during the long climb.
Word family 3
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Opportunely is correct but uncommon; 'at the right moment' is usually more natural.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated