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

The Edmonton Oilers breezed through the preseason with four victories, then promptly lost the first game of the regular season against the Vancouver Canucks. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

During his speech, Vance was twice interrupted by protesters who were booed by the crowd and promptly escorted out. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

That small step could help obscure footage to prevent invasive tracking, but one resident, Ty Grant, told the Post that concerns remain—even about the camera that was promptly removed. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

Bryan Abreu relieved Lambert and the White Sox promptly pulled off a double steal to put runners on second and third. — Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026