What is the comparative form of “timelier”?
The comparative form of “timelier” is “more timely”.Example
Submitting your assignment early is more timely than waiting until the last minute.
Example
Arriving at the airport two hours before your flight is more timely than arriving just in time.
What is the superlative form of “timelier”?
The superlative form of “timelier” is “most timely”.Example
Among all the submissions, yours was the most timely.
Example
The delivery arrived the most timely out of all the orders.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "timely" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more timely" and "most timely" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of timeliness.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Timely" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more timely”
Used to describe something that is done or happens at a more appropriate or suitable time.
Example
Being on time for meetings is more punctual than being late.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most timely”
Used to describe something that is done or happens at the most appropriate or suitable time.
Example
His arrival was the most punctual out of all the guests.
Using than with comparative “more timely”
When using the comparative form "more timely" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Submitting your assignment early is more timely than waiting until the last minute." Here, "than" is used to show that submitting the assignment early is more appropriate in terms of timeliness compared to waiting until the last minute.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more timely” and “most timely” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Submissions
Your response was the most timely among all the applicants.
Your response was the most timely among all the applicants.
- 2Deliveries
The package arrived more timely than expected.
The package arrived more timely than expected.
- 3Arrivals
Her arrival was more timely than mine.
Her arrival was more timely than mine.
- 4Responses
The email reply was the most timely I've ever received.
The email reply was the most timely I've ever received.
Related idioms and phrases
In the nick of time
Just in time; at the last possible moment.
Example
He arrived in the nick of time to catch the train.
Time is of the essence
Time is important and should not be wasted.
Example
Please complete the task quickly, as time is of the essence.
