as in immediately
without delay
shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of promptly
In reviewing the transcript shortly after his deposition, Sheriff Nanos spotted the misunderstanding and promptly notified his attorney.
—
Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The third position toggles Bluetooth pairing mode, and the toggle promptly springs back to the On position after selecting this mode.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Gollenz accepted the toque in 2021 and promptly won the restaurant a Michelin star.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Two Group of Five teams made the field, before being promptly demolished by Power Five teams in Oregon and Ole Miss.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The third position toggles Bluetooth pairing mode, and the toggle promptly springs back to the On position after selecting this mode.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Gollenz accepted the toque in 2021 and promptly won the restaurant a Michelin star.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Two Group of Five teams made the field, before being promptly demolished by Power Five teams in Oregon and Ole Miss.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for promptly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptly
Adverb
-
Neither Moorer nor his attorney could immediately be reached for comment.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
-
His condition was not immediately clear.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Adverb
-
The ministry said that after the initial strike, the man and his daughter managed to move away from the site, only to be attacked again by the drone, instantly killing the man.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
-
If the pressure suddenly drops or rises, the app instantly sends a notification.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
Adverb
-
More and more months go by, and the frozen, now really dead animals stayed in the freezer.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
-
Cases are now reported across multiple countries after passengers disembarked in Africa and Europe, prompting health officials to trace contacts globally.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Promptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptly. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
