Synonyms of promptly

promptly

adverb

ˈpräm(p)t-lē 

as in immediately

without delay

shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immediately
• instantly
• now
• directly
• quickly
• shortly
• right
• soon
• forthwith
• instantaneously
• suddenly
• away
• straightaway
• at once
• incontinently
• bang
• right now
• in no time
• off the bat
• right off
• straightway
• swiftly
• right away
• presently
• straight off
• on the spot
• rapidly
• on the double
• abruptly
• PDQ
• headlong
• instanter
• pronto
• speedily
• momentarily
• plumb
• on a dime
• readily
• quick
• hastily
• freely
• unexpectedly
• fast
• briskly
• swift
• punctually
• impulsively
• recklessly
• rashly
• impetuously
• apace
• opportunely
• seasonably
• posthaste
• fleetly
• presto
• anon
• snappily
• full tilt
• exactly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowly
• late
• tardily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of promptly

After about five months, a nascent Olive was born, promptly becoming a cofounder of sorts. — Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 14 July 2026

Rather than promptly ordering an evacuation, Schettino’s crew continued to tell panicked and confused passengers that there had been a blackout and that everything was under control. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026

If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Officers noticed a handgun in Royster’s lap and promptly ordered him to put his hands up before officers surrounded the vehicle. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026