adjective
opportune
ah-per-TOON/ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
Happening at a suitable time or favorable for a particular purpose.
The umbrella arrives at an opportune moment as rain begins.
Etymology
“Toward a harbor” evokes a wind favorable for reaching port. That practical suitability became the broader idea of something timely or convenient for the situation.
In context
the issue of money and politics and sort of cronyism and corruption have dominated uh public policy debates in India. So this is an opportune time to take up some of these issues.
More examples
- She waited for an opportune time to speak.
- The grant provided opportune support.
- An opportune meeting changed the project’s direction.
Forms
opportune · more opportune · most opportune
Similar words
- timely
- Timely means arriving at a useful time; opportune emphasizes favorable circumstances.
- convenient
- Convenient makes something easier; opportune particularly concerns a suitable moment or opportunity.