SEASONABLE
Dictionary entry overview: What does seasonable mean? • SEASONABLE (adjective)
The adjective SEASONABLE has 2 senses:
1. in keeping with the season
2. done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
Familiarity information: SEASONABLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SEASONABLE (adjective)
Meaning:
In keeping with the season
Context examples:
a hard but seasonable frost / seasonable clothes
Antonym:
unseasonable (not in keeping with (and usually undesirable for) the season)
Meaning:
Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
Synonyms:
well timed; well-timed; seasonable; timely
Context examples:
a timely warning / with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery / a seasonable time for discussion / the book's publication was well timed
Similar:
opportune (suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose)
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