opportune
adjective
Simple meaning
At a convenient or advantageous time.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɑpɚˈtun
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Definition
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adjective
At a convenient or advantageous time.
Suitable for some particular purpose.
Suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: At a convenient or advantageous time.
Used this way, opportune is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances.
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Synonyms
Sense: at a convenient or advantageous time
Antonyms
Sense: at a convenient or advantageous time
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