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"
A well-timed action or comment is done or made at the most appropriate or suitable time. He built the company through a string of well-timed acquisitions One well-timed word from you will be all it needs. = timely. said or done at the most suitable moment = timely