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Opportune

usgb/ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/Volume
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Positive ConnotationPlay
The word 'opportune' often implies something beneficial and is viewed positively. SlideHer arrival was quite opportune, as we needed an extra pair of hands.
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Sudden AdvantagePlay
'Opportune' can express the idea of a sudden, unexpected chance that is advantageous. SlideAn opportune discovery led to a breakthrough in the research.
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What's opportune in one situation may not be in another; context determines its suitability. SlideHis joke was not particularly funny, but it was opportune and lightened the mood.