well-timed adjective2 •Happening at an opportune or advantageous time.Their most recent release to the market was well-timed. •Keeping accurate time; in keeping with accurate timing or rhythm.A well-timed snare drum enlivened the music.A well-timed engine with an unaggressive cam profile will purr like a kitten and is unlikely to backfire even upon sudden throttle changes. formsbetter-timed · more well-timed · best-timed · most well-timed