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

• 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

Impaired, intoxicated or underage guests will be promptly and safely addressed. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025

Seek shelter promptly in a safe location, preferably indoors. —Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025

Kwan promptly hit an opposite-field double. —Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025

Addressing such behavior promptly and fostering a positive, respectful environment is essential for maintaining team cohesion and success. —Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1