adv. arch. [f. prec. + -LY2.] Seasonably, opportunely.
1621. Burton, Anat. Mel., III. ii. III. iv. (1676), 305/2. Dancing is a pleasant recreation of body and mind if tempestively used.
1654. H. LEstrange, Chas. I. (1655), 131. The severall processes will more tempestively occurre in the ensuing series of this narration.
1902. Baynard, in Sir J. Floyer, Hot & Cold Bath., II. (1706), 367. Hot and Cold Baths tempestively, cautiously, and wisely prescribd.