opportune

[US]/ˈɒpətjuːn/

[UK]/ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. suitable or right for a particular situation; timely
adv. at a suitable time; timely
n. the quality of being suitable or right for a particular situation; timeliness

Phrases & Collocations

opportune moment

Example Sentences

an opportune place to make camp.

the opportune use of humour to lower tension.

waited for the opportune moment;

Time / The present is opportune for planting trees.

a well-timed remark.See Synonyms at opportune

he couldn't have arrived at a less opportune moment.

The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images. Somethingapropos is both to the point and opportune:

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