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seasonably

seasonably

1 5.5
In a way that is usual or expected for the time of year
  • adverb
  • /ˈsiːzənəbli/
translation icon : estacionalmente
  • The flowers bloom seasonably in spring, bringing color to the garden.

Examples

  • Worth noting that health care related services usually have an seasonably large increase in January.

  • Look, according to the almanac, the weather on the 12th will be seasonably cool with a light westerly breeze.

    The Show of Shows (1929)

  • On the seasonably warm afternoon, everyone gathered for a picnic in the park.

  • It's seasonably cool this time of year, so make sure to wear a jacket when you go out.

Synonyms

seasonally
vsseasonably
9 3.7

In different seasons of the year

is appropriate or typical for the time of year rather than just varying

Antonyms

unseasonably
10 5.6

Happening at a time of year when it is not usual

How Seasonal

seasonably
1 5.5
year-round
66 3.0

Surface Forms

seasonably positive

Morphology

seasonably = seasonable (transparent) = season + able + ly

The meaning 'appropriate for the season' follows directly from 'season' + '-able' and the adverbial '-ly', so the derivation is literal and guessable.

Etymology

Seasonably also comes from season meaning 'a time of year', so it can mean 'in a way that fits the season', like food that is 'in season'. That's why saying apples are seasonably available means they come at the proper time of year.