temˈpestively, adv. arch.
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
Seasonably, opportunely.
| 1621 Burton Anat. Mel. iii. ii. iii. iv. (1676) 305/2 Dancing is a pleasant recreation of body and mind..if tempestively used. 1654 H. L'Estrange Chas. I (1655) 131 The severall processes..will more tempestively occurre in the ensuing series of this narration. 1702 E. Baynard in Sir J. Floyer Hot & Cold Bath. ii. (1706) 367 Hot and Cold Baths..tempestively, cautiously, and wisely prescrib'd. |