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

When Weber and Logan balked, the Justice Department promptly sued them and the state in a case currently pending in federal court. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

The statute requires the Title IX coordinator to promptly contact the complainant to discuss available supportive measures, even if a formalcomplaint isn’t filed. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

The last act of the night, Toliver’s set saw a rush of fans toward the stage, all of whom promptly got their cell phones out to document the star. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026

In response, Luther publicly burned the papal bull threatening excommunication (and was indeed promptly excommunicated). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026