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/ˈtaɪməs/ · adjective
(especially Scotland, South Africa) In sufficient time; timely; in (its) proper time or season..
We sincerely hope, however, that a timeous and speedy adoption of energetic and conciliatory measures will waft such a dreadful calamity far distant from our homes, and restore that confidence in society so necessary for the welfare of a commercial community.
Now, the pursuer avers that he sent timeous notice, in terms of the conditions, to the defender, the seller. Be it observed that the words are that the objection must be intimated to the auctioneers not later than 7 p.m. on the following Friday, not that the intimation must be received by them not later than that hour.
Use timeous when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Timeous means (especially Scotland, South Africa) In sufficient time; timely; in (its) proper time or season..
Common synonyms include opportune, seasonable.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
We sincerely hope, however, that a timeous and speedy adoption of energetic and conciliatory measures will waft such a dreadful calamity far distant from our homes, and restore that confidence in society so necessary for the welfare of a commercial community.
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