- opportune remark
- comment made at the right time, remark made at the proper moment
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opportune — opportunely, adv. opportuneness, n. /op euhr toohn , tyoohn /, adj. 1. appropriate, favorable, or suitable: an opportune phrase for the occasion. 2. occurring or coming at an appropriate time; well timed: an opportune warning. [1375 1425; late ME … Universalium
opportune — op|por|tune [ˈɔpətju:n US ˌa:pərˈtu:n] adj formal [Date: 1400 1500; : French; Origin: opportun, from Latin opportunus, from ob portum toward port ] 1.) an opportune moment/time a time that is suitable for doing something ▪ I waited, hoping for an … Dictionary of contemporary English
opportune — adjective formal 1 an opportune moment/time a time that is suitable for doing something: Deborah was waiting for an opportune moment to ask for a raise. 2 done at a very suitable time: an opportune remark opposite inopportune opportunely adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
op´por|tune´ness — op|por|tune «OP uhr TOON, TYOON», adjective. fortunate or well chosen; suitable; favorable: »You have come at a most opportune moment, for I need your advice. An opportune remark kept me from a disastrous investment. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under… … Useful english dictionary
op´por|tune´ly — op|por|tune «OP uhr TOON, TYOON», adjective. fortunate or well chosen; suitable; favorable: »You have come at a most opportune moment, for I need your advice. An opportune remark kept me from a disastrous investment. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under… … Useful english dictionary
op|por|tune — «OP uhr TOON, TYOON», adjective. fortunate or well chosen; suitable; favorable: »You have come at a most opportune moment, for I need your advice. An opportune remark kept me from a disastrous investment. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under timely. (Cf.… … Useful english dictionary
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