Synonyms of opportune

opportune

adjective

ˌä-pər-ˈtün 

as in timely

especially suitable for a certain time

an opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early

Synonyms & Similar Words

• timely
• anticipated
• appropriate
• proper
• well-timed
• seasonable
• suitable
• relative
• expected
• meet
• fitting
• fortunate
• relevant
• pertinent
• apt
• lucky
• propitious
• pat
• prompt
• fit
• punctual

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inopportune
• untimely
• improper
• unseasonable
• irrelevant
• inappropriate
• unsuitable
• unseemly
• unfortunate
• unfit
• postponed
• late
• early
• unlucky
• slow
• belated
• delayed
• premature
• delinquent
• irrelative
• tardy
• behind
• overdue
• sudden
• anticipatory
• unexpected
• precocious
• unanticipated
• abrupt
• behindhand
• latish

Examples of opportune in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though most are familiar with the regular pendulum swing between a buyer’s and seller’s market, according to Realtor.com, a one-week window this fall is expected to be the most opportune time to purchase throughout the whole year. —Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2024

Is right now the best time, the most opportune time, as far as the greater ambitions of the stunt community? —Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2024

The diplomatic stasis and the urgent need to reconstruct Gaza presented an opportune moment to finally put the Palestinians’ own house in order, but Abbas once again stalled. —Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2024

However, this does seem to be another opportune moment to mention the importance of wearing protective gear. —New Atlas, 24 July 2024

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