Time"ly, a. [Compar. Timelier (?); superl. Timeliest.] 1. Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable. "The timely dew of sleep." Milton.

2. Keeping time or measure. Spenser.

Time"ly, adv. Early; soon; in good season.

Timely advised, the coming evil shun.

Thanks to you,
That called me timelier than my purpose hither,
For I have gained by it.

Time"ly, a. [Compar. Timelier (?); superl. Timeliest.] 1. Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable. "The timely dew of sleep." Milton.

2. Keeping time or measure. Spenser.

Time"ly, adv. Early; soon; in good season.

Timely advised, the coming evil shun.

Thanks to you,
That called me timelier than my purpose hither,
For I have gained by it.

• Done at the proper time.
  
• Happening or appearing at the proper time.
  
• At the right time.