seasonable

IPA/ˈsiːznəbl/
KK[sˈizənəbəl]IPA/ˈsiːznəbl/

seasonable — adjective

  • seasonablepositive
  • more seasonablecomparative
  • most seasonablesuperlative

1. matching what is normal or expected for the current time of year — for example,

1.形容詞C2
釋義

matching what is normal or expected for the current time of year — for example, cool breezes in October or heavy snowfall in January

例句

Takeshi said the cool evening air felt seasonable for late October.

seasonable + for + time of year

Anong packed a light coat and hoped for seasonable autumn weather in Seoul.

同義詞
  • seasonal

    'seasonal' means relating to or varying with a season; 'seasonable' adds the judgement that something is right or normal for the season

  • typical

    'typical' is much broader and more common; 'seasonable' is specifically about seasonal expectations

反義詞
  • unseasonable

    direct opposite: not normal or suitable for the time of year

用法筆記

Almost always describes weather, temperature, or climate conditions. Do not confuse with 'seasonal,' which simply means 'related to or changing with a season' without implying that something is fitting or normal.

常見錯誤

❌The seasonal temperatures were surprisingly high for December.' (when the point is that they were normal for the season).
✅The seasonable temperatures were a relief after last year's freak heatwave.
💡'seasonal' only means relating to a season; 'seasonable' means fitting the season as expected.

2. arriving or being done at exactly the moment when it is most needed, useful, or

2.形容詞C2
釋義

arriving or being done at exactly the moment when it is most needed, useful, or fitting

例句

Eric made a seasonable arrival just as the host was bringing out the main course.

seasonable + noun (arrival/intervention/remark)

Omar's seasonable warning saved the hiking group from crossing the flooded bridge.

同義詞
  • timely

    'timely' is the common, everyday equivalent; 'seasonable' is formal and somewhat dated

  • opportune

    'opportune' is also formal but more common than 'seasonable'; it emphasises convenience rather than need

  • well-timed

    informal alternative; 'seasonable' carries a more formal, sometimes literary tone

反義詞
  • ill-timed

    happening at a bad or unsuitable moment

  • inopportune

    formal opposite; occurring at an inconvenient time

用法筆記

A formal, somewhat old-fashioned word. In everyday speech, use 'timely,' 'well-timed,' or 'opportune' (also formal) instead.

常見錯誤

❌She gave me a seasonable call to check in.' (sounds odd and old-fashioned in casual contexts).
✅She gave me a timely call to check in.
💡'seasonable' in this sense is formal and somewhat dated; 'timely' is the natural everyday word.