well-timed
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Well-timed was the University's reminder of its 52 functions.
From Time Magazine Archive
The same poet again has this passage elsewhere:— Well-timed Folly has a sweet relish.
From In Praise of Folly Illustrated with Many Curious Cuts by Erasmus, Desiderius
Well-timed it is; and they have not stopped a moment too soon.
From The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea by Reid, Mayne
Well-timed pleasantries, he says, are of use in oratory, but convivial jesting is dangerous, remarks or personal defects are objectionable, and as Lycurgus ordered, all jokes should be without bitterness.
From History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour by L'Estrange, Alfred Guy Kingan
Well-timed admonition will make a surer impression than half-a-dozen cats.
From A Sailor of King George by Bevan, A. Beckford
