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

Preventing poisonings and seeking help promptly if they are suspected are key to protecting children. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

That group of newcomers included both him and Green, who promptly introduced herself. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

Instead of heading back to Tallahassee to then promptly drive back down, FAMU has stayed in the Miami area between games. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

If no wake word is detected, the audio used for wake word detection is processed locally on the TV, promptly deleted, and is not transmitted to LG servers. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026