opportune

[ˌɒpəˈtjuːn]

opportune Definition

• 1. happening at a time that is well-chosen or suitable for a particular purpose
• 2. suitable or right for a particular situation

Using opportune: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "opportune" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The meeting was opportune, as we had just received new information.

• Example

  It was an opportune moment to ask for a raise.

• Example

  The rain came at an opportune time for the farmers.

opportune Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for opportune

• timely
• advantageous
• convenient
• appropriate
• well-timed

Antonyms for opportune

• inopportune
• inconvenient
• untimely

Phrases with opportune

• opportune moment

  a moment that is particularly suitable or advantageous for a specific action or event

  Example

  She chose an opportune moment to bring up the topic during the meeting.

• opportune time

  a time that is particularly suitable or advantageous for a specific action or event

  Example

  The company chose an opportune time to launch their new product.

• opportune intervention

  an intervention that is timely and effective in preventing or resolving a problem

  Example

  The doctor's opportune intervention saved the patient's life.

Origins of opportune

from Latin 'opportunus', meaning 'favorable'

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Summary: opportune in Brief

The term 'opportune' [ˌɒpəˈtjuːn] refers to something happening at a well-chosen or suitable time for a particular purpose. It can be used to describe a moment that is particularly suitable or advantageous for a specific action or event, such as 'It was an opportune moment to ask for a raise.' 'Opportune' is often used in formal contexts and has synonyms like 'timely' and 'well-timed.'