Seasonable
//ˈsiːzənəbəl// adj
adj ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Opportune; occurring at an appropriate or suitable time.
"Nor is it seasonable to have to do with Hercules, whil'st he is enraged, and amongst the Furies, but when he is telling merry tales amongst the Meonion Damosels."
- 2 Appropriate to the current season of the year.
"The temperature outside was quite seasonable, neither warmer nor colder than I had expected."
- 3 Ephemeral; lasting for just one season. obsolete
- 4 In season (said of game when it is legal to be hunted and killed). obsolete
- 5 Well-seasoned; matured (e.g. timber). obsolete
Adjective
- 1 in keeping with the season wordnet
- 2 done or happening at the appropriate or proper time wordnet
Example
More examples"Nor is it seasonable to have to do with Hercules, whil'st he is enraged, and amongst the Furies, but when he is telling merry tales amongst the Meonion Damosels."
Etymology
From season + -able.
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