seasonably
Definition
Adverb: 1. At a suitable or opportune time; in a timely manner. This meaning describes something happening at the right moment, when it is most appropriate or needed. 2. In accordance with or typical of the current season. This meaning describes something that is appropriate for the time of year, often referring to weather conditions.
Usage Examples
- Meaning 1 (Opportune Time):
- The financial aid arrived seasonably, just before the tuition deadline.
- Her advice was seasonably offered, helping us avoid a major mistake.
- Meaning 2 (In Accordance with the Season):
- The weather turned seasonably cold for November.
- We enjoyed seasonably warm temperatures during our spring vacation.
Advanced Usage
- The word can sometimes carry a slightly formal or literary tone.
- It can be used to imply that something is not only timely but also fitting or appropriate for the circumstances beyond just the clock or calendar.
Variants and Related Words
- Seasonable (Adjective): 1. Suitable or appropriate for the season. 2. Occurring at the right time; timely.
- We finally had some seasonable spring weather.
- He offered seasonable advice.
- Unseasonably (Adverb): Not in accordance with the usual conditions of the season; unusually for the time of year.
- It was unseasonably hot for October.
Synonyms
- For Meaning 1: opportunely, timely, apropos, fittingly, appropriately.
- For Meaning 2: typically (for the season), characteristically.
Antonyms
- For Meaning 1: inopportunely, unseasonably (in the sense of being ill-timed).
- For Meaning 2: unseasonably, unusually.
Related Phrases
- In season: 1. (Of fruit, vegetables, game) available and ready to eat because it is the right time of year. 2. Legally permitted to be hunted or caught.
- Strawberries are best when they are in season.
- Out of season: Not available or not permitted because it is not the right time.
- Hunting deer is out of season.
Adverb
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at an opportune time
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your letter arrived apropos
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in accordance with the season
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it was seasonably cold
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