timeously en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈtaɪməsli/
Etymology
Etymology tree English timeous Middle English -ly English -ly English timeously From timeous + -ly.
Meanings
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(Scotland, South-Africa) In a timely manner.
We must, of course, diligently and timeously pursue every avenue of investigation occurring in Gzilt space.
2012, Iain M. Banks, The Hydrogen Sonata, chapter eleven (S −17)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most timeously | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more timeously | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
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Synonyms
timely · tidily · opportunely · timeously · tempestively · seasonably