INTEMPESTIVELY Antonyms

• at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

• being or occurring at an early stage of development

• of an early stage in the development of a language or literature

• during an early stage

• before the usual time or the time expected

• in good time

• belonging to the distant past

• very young

• expected in the near future

• in an expedient manner

• with little or no delay

• in a punctual manner

• at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)

• at the expected or proper time

• with speed

• with little or no delay

• without taking pains

• in accordance with the season

• at an opportune time

• in a swift manner

• at an opportune time

• before a time limit expires

• done or happening at the appropriate or proper time