Timely vs. Timeous

Timelyadjective

Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.

Timeousadjective

in sufficient time; timely

Timelyadjective

Happening or appearing at the proper time.

Timeousadjective

Timely; seasonable.

Timelyadjective

(obsolete) Keeping time or measure.

Timelyadverb

(archaic) In good time; early, quickly.

Timelyadverb

(obsolete) At the right time; seasonably.

Timelyadverb

(legal) In compliance with applicable time limits.

Timelyadjective

Being or occurring in good time; sufficiently early; seasonable.

Timelyadjective

Keeping time or measure.

Timelyadverb

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.’;

Timelyadjective

before a time limit expires;

‘the timely filing of his income tax return’;

Timelyadjective

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’;

Timelyadverb

at an opportune time;

‘your letter arrived apropos’;