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

Mike McCoy did not have an immediate update on Crawford’s status after the session.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Anyone trapped by rising flood waters or otherwise in immediate danger from weather conditions should call 911.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of immediate

Adjective

After all, no one throws a parade because your financials are timely or your contracts are organized, but over time, people notice.

— ByThad L. Bench, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
But a severe shortage of human court reporters has led to months-long delays in proceedings, including in some, like requests for domestic violence restraining orders, that require timely responses.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of timely

Adjective

Padalecki, a mental health advocate, tweeted a supportive message to Hilton, but quickly deleted it following swift backlash.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Since videos of OpenAI’s first brand trip hosting business and tech influencers hit social media timelines, the backlash has been swift.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of swift

Adjective

The point is that when a death happens, families and the wider field of patients waiting for the same therapy deserve a full and prompt public accounting.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Without prompt treatment, however, tularemia can be fatal in 10 to 50 percent of cases.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Aug. 2026