promptly

[ prompt-lee ]

adverb

1. at once or without delay:

   Be sure to complete the form accurately and return it promptly.

2. exactly on time; punctually:

   The doors will shut promptly at 2 p.m., and no latecomers will be seated.

Other Words From

• o·ver·prompt·ly adverb
• qua·si-prompt·ly adverb
• un·prompt·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of promptly¹

prompt + -ly

Example Sentences

The events manager and mother-of-one promptly received booking confirmation messages from a firm called Star Domes, along with a key code and an address in the small village of Knayton.

From BBC

Before zipping up his bag, he dug out a pair of the glasses for Kupp, who promptly put them on.

From Los Angeles Times

They added any measures fitted under government schemes must be done by a Trustmark-registered installer "to the highest standards with issues promptly and properly rectified".

From BBC

The director was also meant to “meaningfully and promptly” inform her of “any and all material updates,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Livingstone came in and promptly carted Joseph into the stands for six.

From BBC

Related Words

• directly
• expeditiously
• hastily
• instantly
• quickly
• rapidly
• speedily
• swiftly