opportune UK /ɒ.pəˈt͡ʃ(j)uːn/US /ˌɑ.pɚˈt͡ʃuːn/ adjective2 •At a convenient or advantageous time.The opportune arrival of the bus cut short the boring conversation. •Suitable for some particular purpose.This would be an opportune spot for a picnic. formsmore opportune · most opportune