seasonable
[see-zuh-nuh-buhl]
- suitable to or characteristic of the season: seasonable weather.
- timely; opportune: a seasonable suggestion.
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Origin of seasonable
Synonyms for seasonable
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See seasonal.
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Related Words for seasonable
apropos, apt, auspicious, convenient, favorable, fit, opportune, pertinent, propitious, prosperous, relevant, suitable, welcome, well-timed, providential, seasonal, timeous, towardlyExamples from the Web for seasonable
Historical Examples of seasonable
The interruption was seasonable, for the bell had nearly rung itself out.
Little DorritCharles Dickens
Here Agesilaus distinguished himself by an invention as seasonable as it was simple.
HellenicaXenophon
The gathering clouds did not prove simply a seasonable warning.
On the Heels of De WetThe Intelligence Officer
"Most seasonable advice, certainly, in our circumstances," said the Major.
In Search of the CastawaysJules Verne
For Man, I trust, this quickening word is yet seasonable; for Venice it is too late.
Glances at EuropeHorace Greeley
seasonable
- suitable for the season
- taking place at the appropriate time
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