Synonyms

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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Situational Awareness is led by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner and has been known for making well-timed artificial intelligence-related investments.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

As had been reported in The Wall Street Journal, many well-timed option awards weren’t the product of luck, but of a widespread practice known as backdating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Who’s to say whether various well-timed trades on tech companies’ product releases are coming from insiders?

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Lloyd's searing finish was at least a moment to savour after Nelson's terrific vision and kick, as well as Rollie's well-timed pass.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

I almost expected a rebuff for this hardly well-timed question, but, on the contrary, waking out of his scowling abstraction, he turned his eyes towards me, and the shade seemed to clear off his brow.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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