opportune

[op-er-toon, -tyoon] / ˌɒp ərˈtun, -ˈtyun /

ADJECTIVE

favorable, well-timed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

auspicious convenient favorable felicitous propitious timely timeous well-timed

STRONG

apt fortuitous fortunate seasonable

WEAK

appropriate fit fitting helpful pat proper suitable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inappropriate inauspicious inopportune unfortunate unlucky unsuitable untimely

WEAK

disadvantageous

Example Sentences

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But I am reminded of two characteristics: He can pull a rabbit out of his hat at opportune times.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The publication of John O. McGinnis’s “Why Democracy Needs the Rich” comes at an opportune moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Saturday would be an opportune time to begin.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Licensing for movies and TV is also booming, and with Y2K nostalgia permeating today’s media, Spears may be selling at an opportune time.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

She did not wait for an opportune moment as she had the first time.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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