Opportunely

  • 111fit — n Fit, attack, access, accession, paroxysm, spasm, convulsion are comparable when they denote a sudden seizure or spell resulting from an abnormal condition of body or mind. The last three are too specific in their technical medical senses to be… …

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  • 112apropos — adv 1. opportunely, timely, seasonably, suitably, appropriately, aptly, pertinently, to the purpose. 2. apropos of with reference or regard or respect to, in respect of. adj 3. opportune, timely, seasonable; suitable, fitting, befitting,… …

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  • 113happily — adv 1. with pleasure, gladly, delightedly, with relish, lief; with open arms, graciously, sincerely, lovingly, devotedly; freely, willingly, agreeably, contentedly, Fr. de bonne grace, Archaic. fain; with zeal, zestfully, enthusiastically,… …

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  • 114pat — I v 1. rap, tap, slap, box, cuff; dab; caress. 2. pat on the back Informal. encourage, embolden, hearten, nerve, Inf. buck up, bolster, assure, reassure; congratulate, Archaic. gratulate, praise, commend, shake [s.o. s] hand, Inf. stroke. n 3.… …

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  • 115right — adj 1. good, just, fair, impartial, equitable, reasonable; righteous, upright, virtuous, moral, ethical; honorable, noble, high minded, scrupulous, principled, right minded; honest, Inf. square, Inf. fair and square, straightforward, aboveboard,… …

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  • 116timely — adj 1. opportune, seasonable, well timed, Scot. timeous; auspicious, propitious, ripe, favorable; fortunate, lucky, happy, felicitous, convenient. adv 2. opportunely, seasonably, Scot. time ously; aupiciously, propitiously; in good time; just in… …

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  • 117opportune — UK [ˈɒpə(r)tjuːn] / US [ɑpərˈtun] adjective formal a) something that is opportune happens at a suitable time or at a time that seems lucky the opportune arrival of the police b) an opportune moment or time is one that is convenient or suitable… …

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  • 118apropos — ap•ro•pos [[t]ˌæp rəˈpoʊ[/t]] adv. 1) at the right time; opportunely 2) by the way 3) being appropriate and timely: apropos remarks[/ex] • apropos of Etymology: 1660–70; < F à propos lit., to purpose < L ad prōpositum …

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  • 119pat — I [[t]pæt[/t]] v. pat•ted, pat•ting, n. 1) to strike lightly, as with the hand or a small object 2) to stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc 3) to strike lightly or gently 4) to walk or run… …

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  • 120timely — time•ly [[t]ˈtaɪm li[/t]] adj. li•er, li•est, adv. 1) occurring at a suitable time: a timely warning[/ex] 2) archaic early 3) seasonably; opportunely 4) archaic early or soon • Etymology: bef. 1000 time′li•ness, n …

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