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Opportune

usgb/ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/Volume
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Positive Connotation

The word 'opportune' often implies something beneficial and is viewed positively.

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Her arrival was quite opportune, as we needed an extra pair of hands.
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Sudden Advantage

'Opportune' can express the idea of a sudden, unexpected chance that is advantageous.

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An opportune discovery led to a breakthrough in the research.
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Context-Dependent

What's opportune in one situation may not be in another; context determines its suitability.

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His joke was not particularly funny, but it was opportune and lightened the mood.
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