opportunely, adv.
(see the adj.)
[f. opportune a. + -ly2.]
In an opportune manner; suitably in respect of time, place, or circumstances; conveniently; now always, At an opportune time or juncture, seasonably.
| c 1425 Found. St. Bartholomew's (E.E.T.S.) 25 He mevid hym..with goode and honeste wordes, opportunely and importunely. 1602 Warner Alb. Eng. xiii. lxxvii. (1612) 319 Sathan..opportunely there did Oracles begin. 1629 Davenant Albovine Wks. (1673) 436 Thou art far more opportunely stor'd with time and place for thy revenge, then we i' th' midst of day. 1774 J. Bryant Mythol. I. 380 The land of Canaan lay..opportunely for traffic. 1836 Marryat Midsh. Easy xxv, How opportunely he had frightened away the robbers, just as they were about to murder her relation. 1884 Law Times LXXVII. 62/1 [He] has written a good book and published it opportunely. |