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opportunely

C2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ˈɒp.ə.tjuːn.li/adverb
  • /ˈɒp.ə.tʃuːn.li/adverb
  • /ˌɒp.əˈtjuːn.li/adverb

US

  • /ˌɑ.pərˈtjun.li/
  • /ˌɑ.pərˈtun.li/

Description

Imagine a skilled musician stepping onto the stage just as the crowd begins calling for one more song. That is something happening opportunely. It means happening or being done at a good time, when the moment is especially suitable or helpful. A friend might arrive opportunely when you need support, or rain might stop opportunely just before an outdoor event begins. The main idea is simple: the timing fits the situation very well.

Examples

  1. 1

    Weather

    The rain stopped opportunely just before the outdoor ceremony began.

  2. 2

    Timely help

    She arrived opportunely with a second laptop when the projector failed.

  3. 3

    Official timing

    The figures were released opportunely, just as the committee began discussing the budget.

    • Usage

      opportunely is fairly formal; in everyday speech, people often say "at just the right time"

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • opportunelyadverb