tempestiveadj.
/tɛmˈpɛstɪv/ archaic.
1. Timely, seasonable.
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the world > time > a suitable time or opportunity > [adjective]
timelyOE
tidefula1300
tidya1375
duea1387
timefula1400
seasonablec1412
convenient1415
opportunec1425
seasonedc1440
tempestivous1574
timed1592
ripe1595
well-timed1604
opportuneful1605
mature1608
advantageous1609
opportunous1609
punctual1611
tempestive1611
timeousa1626
time-serving1627
timed1656
tidive?17..
1611 J. Speed Hist. Great Brit. ix. ix. 524/2 That prouidence which the King of Scotland..vsed, was, as more tempestiue, so more commendable.
1620 T. Venner Via Recta vii. 107 The moderate and tempestiue vse of them may be very good and profitable.
1635 T. Heywood Hierarchie Blessed Angells viii. Comm. 532 The chearefull and tempestiue showres.
1852 Fraser's Mag. 45 172 After the tempestive banquet at two o'clock.
2. = tempestuous adj. 2.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > violent action or operation > [adjective] > violent or tumultuous
woodc1100
wilda1250
stormya1340
tempestousc1374
tempestuous1447
raging1535
combustious1593
blustering1595
combustuous1611
tumultuous1667
tempestive1848
society > authority > lack of subjection > unruliness > [adjective] > riotous
tempestousc1374
tempestuous1447
uproarish1550
tumultuous1576
routious1602
tumultuary1650
ramp1678
mobbish1695
royet1737
riotous1775
rumbustiousa1777
rumbustical1779
rampageous1800
rioty1819
rampacious1836
tempestive1848
1848 Tait's Edinb. Mag. 15 118 Every reader will..point out living examples amid brawling and tempestive politicians.
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