opportunely

At the right moment

Opportunely means at a fitting or advantageous time.

Something that happens opportunely arrives just when needed: The check arrived opportunely, just before rent was due.

The word suggests fortunate timing rather than mere coincidence.

timely

well-timed

Happening at the best moment

punctualArriving when scheduled
seasonableSuited to the period
aptNaturally suited or inclined

convenient · appropriate · propitious · suitable · prompt · momentous · critical · synchronized · scheduled · precise

fortunate

lucky

Favored by chance

providentialOpportunely occurring, seemingly fated
fortuitousHappening by lucky chance
blessedReceiving divine favor

favorable · advantageous · beneficial · golden · auspicious · windfall · boon · propitious · prosperous · gainful

serendipitous

chance

Likelihood of occurrence

accidentalOccurring by chance
coincidentalOccurring together by luck
unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand

unplanned · random · fluky · happenstance · synchronistic · discovered · surprise · unlooked-for · unforeseen

Opposites

timing appropriateness

opportunelyinopportunely

At an unsuitable time

untimely · malapropos · too late · inappropriately · prematurely

outcome favorability

opportunelyunfortunately

Expressing bad luck

disadvantageously · unluckily · unfavorably · inauspiciously · adversely

Family

opportune, inopportune, inopportunely, opportuneness

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Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G