timely - definition of timely by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
time·ly (t m l) adj. time·li·er, time·li·est 1. Occurring at a suitable or opportune time; well-timed. 2. Archaic Coming too early; premature. adv. 1. In time; opportunely. 2. Archaic Early; soon. time li·ness n. timely (ˈtaɪmlɪ) adj, adv-lier or-liest 1....