PUNCTUAL Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

punctual

adjective

ˈpəŋk-chə-wəl

Definition of punctual

as in immediate

done, carried out, or given without delay the punctual delivery of the daily mail

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Recent Examples of punctual Lily is in charge of these (Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools) funds and her communication and punctuality are always professional and punctual. — Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 Heart for animals Bouffard’s co-workers and family celebrated her Sunday as a punctual, reliable colleague and friend who liked to smoke, drink, gamble and have a good time. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026 That made some players more punctual, but did not solve the problem entirely. — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Be punctual for shore excursions and activities to avoid delays or missing out without a refund. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for punctual

Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual

Adjective

His best explanations for this are pressure from shareholders to prioritize immediate returns over long-term investments, and years of obsession with digital that came at the expense of physical retail.

— Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
These models predict what the fuel will do in the immediate future.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of immediate

Adjective

The interaction has to be timely, relevant and worth the HCP’s attention.

— Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
That’s because, while rising costs are a barrier for too many, even those who can afford comprehensive health insurance are finding money can’t buy you a timely appointment with most doctors.

— Marj Halperin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of timely

Adjective

Many customers praise the company’s prompt service and the convenience of the online application process and payment portal.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Even all the way down in South Florida, plants long dismissed as parasites could turn out to offer benefits to their hosts, and prompt parks and gardeners to rethink when to reach for pruning shears and weedkillers.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of prompt

Adjective

Oswego avoided sending the ball near the speedy Konkey on kickoffs to prevent a repeat of last week’s scoring on a return.

— Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The Rams never found a way to consistently deploy speedy receiver Tutu Atwell.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026