seasonably
seasonably — adverb
1. matching what people normally expect from the weather or natural conditions at a
matching what people normally expect from the weather or natural conditions at a given time of year — for example, seasonably warm in spring or seasonably cool in autumn
The weather in Kyoto was seasonably warm, and the cherry blossoms opened all at once.
seasonably + weather adjective (warm, cool, mild)
Reuben wore a seasonably light jacket for his walk in the November sunshine.
Autumn brought seasonably cool temperatures, and the maple trees turned brilliant red.
Seasonably cool evenings in September meant that Lien could sit outside without a jacket.
The winter stayed seasonably dry, so the reservoir held far less water than usual.
- appropriately
much broader use; describes any situation, not restricted to seasonal or weather contexts
- suitably
general-purpose; works for behavior, clothing, tone, etc., not just the time of year
- timely
focuses on punctuality or correct timing, not on fitting the seasonal norm
- unseasonably
the direct opposite — describes weather that does not match the expected norm for that time of year (e.g. unseasonably warm in December)
文法句型
seasonably + adjective (warm, cool, mild, dry, wet)
用法筆記
Typically modifies adjectives that describe weather, temperature, or rainfall — for example seasonably warm, seasonably cool, seasonably dry. Does not modify abstract or emotional adjectives.