seasonable

[ see-zuh-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. suitable to or characteristic of the season:

   seasonable weather.

   Synonyms: appropriate, fit

2. timely; opportune:

   a seasonable suggestion.

seasonable

/ ˈsiːzənəbəl /

adjective

1. suitable for the season
2. taking place at the appropriate time

Confusables Note

See seasonal.

Derived Forms

• ˈseasonableness, noun
• ˈseasonably, adverb

Other Words From

• season·a·ble·ness noun
• season·a·bly adverb
• non·season·a·ble adjective
• non·season·a·ble·ness noun
• non·season·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of seasonable¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English sesounable, sesounabulle, sesonable; season, -able

Synonym Study

See opportune.

Example Sentences

Wirecutter conducts daily checks on trending articles, as well as regular checks on top evergreen and seasonable shopping guides, Han said.

From Digiday

Highs are finally back to more seasonable levels, in the low to mid-60s.

From Washington Post

At least the lower breeze levels and slightly increased sunshine help make it a decent, somewhat seasonable day for December.

From Washington Post

Highs only reach the upper 40s, but that is seasonable for the date.

From Washington Post

The sun should be out in full force by Monday afternoon, with the more-seasonable temperatures expected in late November.

From Washington Post

The true wisdom is to be always seasonable, and to change with a good grace in changing circumstances.

From Project Gutenberg

In this Epistle as in that we have the same phenomenon, deeply suggestive and seasonable for our life to-day.

From Project Gutenberg

But as the storm passed round, they were soon recalled, bringing with them the seasonable supply of four turkies.

From Project Gutenberg

It'll be a more seasonable pastime then, it seems to me,' he replied.

From Project Gutenberg

This very seasonable supply of wholesome food kept many on board from dying.

From Project Gutenberg