1. (

• timely ,

) before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return" ;

2. (

• timely ,
• seasonable ,
• well-timed ,
• well_timed

) done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; "a timely warning"; "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"; "a seasonable time for discussion"; "the book's publication was well timed" ;