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

Moving clothes promptly to the drying rack gives them a better chance of drying fresh. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

In a follow-up Instagram post, Castro said Disneyland security officers promptly found the man. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Men who develop symptoms — including changes in urination, blood in the urine or semen, or persistent back or hip pain — should see a doctor promptly for evaluation, experts advise. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Anderson formed Rose Tattoo in 1976 and promptly signed with Alberts, joining a roster that included AC/DC. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1