well-timed

American

[wel-tahymd] / ˈwɛlˈtaɪmd /

adjective

fittingly or appropriately timed; opportune; timely.

a well-timed demand for new legislation.

well-timed British

adjective

happening or scheduled to happen at an appropriate or suitable time

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Etymology

Origin of well-timed

First recorded in 1625–35

Example Sentences

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And in recent weeks, these well-timed dropping-deep movements have been seen at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Berkshire made a well-timed purchase of nearly 18 million Alphabet shares in the third quarter when the stock averaged around $210 a share.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

And these well-timed bets may have netted a still-anonymous someone more than $400,000.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026

One trader quickly amassed a profit of over $400,000, through a handful of well-timed bets exclusively on the possibility the U.S. would carry out a military operation in Venezuela.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

“Because you care about people,” Rowan said with a well-timed wink.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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