Sentence examples for the opportune from inspiring English sources
adjective
Suitable for some particular purpose.
- This would be an opportune spot for a picnic
The opportune moment might be lost.
"He impressed the right people at the opportune times".
That's the opportune time to blast them with pesticide.
But just as they appeared to be losing their momentum, Ibe struck at the opportune moment.
But by then, the opportune time to merge may have passed.
Experienced members of the family are usually present to help decide the opportune moment.
De Gaulle, sensing the opportune moment, suddenly left Paris by helicopter on May 29.
"Now is the opportune time for the construction of this tunnel," the proposal said.
"That is a decision we will take at the opportune moment," he said.
They are on the verge of abducting them all when the opportune appearance of Major-General Stanley saves them.
Their choice to use it may be colored by the opportune moment in which Ms. Orman finds herself.
