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

The court promptly set this Monday, July 27, as the date when the Administration can cancel TPS for Haitians. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026

Cleveland Clinic notes that certain neuropathies can be stopped or reversed if diagnosed and treated promptly. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

What looks like a minor nuisance can quickly damage your vehicle’s clear coat, leaving behind permanent etching if it’s not removed promptly. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026

Keep refrigerated foods cold, store leftovers promptly and always check for signs of spoilage such as an off smell, mold or changes in texture. — Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1