promptly

adverb

prompt·​ly ˈpräm(p)t-lē 

ˈpräm-plē

1

: in a prompt manner : without delay : very quickly or immediately

I'm going to speak French again, something I learned in school and promptly forgot.

—Deanna Pai

Treatment is promptly resumed until the virus is suppressed again, and then stopped to see if the patient's immune system is able to keep the viral levels in check.

—Joan Stephenson

2

: exactly at a particular time or the correct time

She arrived promptly at 7:00 p.m. as we had agreed.

Synonyms of promptly

• immediately
• instantly
• now

Examples of promptly in a Sentence

shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time

Recent Examples on the Web

If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026

If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

In the original, Knoxville got into a full porta-potty, which was promptly picked up by a garbage truck and flipped upside down. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Opt for a fresh bundle of spinach, if possible, rather than a plastic container or bag, and consume it promptly to maintain its nutrient content. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1