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

Anyone who has lived, worked or visited the area since late June and develops compatible symptoms is urged to contact a healthcare provider promptly. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Cincinnati promptly tied it at 3 in the bottom of the frame on Bleday's drive to right field. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Consumers can help protect themselves from skimming by inspecting card readers before use, covering the keypad when entering a PIN, monitoring account activity regularly, and promptly reporting suspicious transactions to their financial institution. — Mary Ella Hastings july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1