promptly

[prompt-lee]

adverb

1. at once or without delay.

   Be sure to complete the form accurately and return it promptly.

2. exactly on time; punctually.

   The doors will shut promptly at 2 p.m., and no latecomers will be seated.

Other Word Forms

• overpromptly adverb
• quasi-promptly adverb
• unpromptly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of promptly¹

prompt + -ly

Example Sentences

The Hawkeyes promptly marched down the field on another touchdown drive.

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Co-star Cynthia Erivo promptly wrested the stunned actress away from Mr Wen, who was seen being escorted out of the event by security officers.

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In the subsequent flight to safety, the early subprime lenders were denied capital and promptly went bankrupt en masse.

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He presented it to Disney and, to Atencio’s surprise, the company founder promptly gave him the sign off.

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When it sought approval from the Federal Communications Commission for the merger, Skydance committed to hiring an ombudsman to oversee viewer complaints, and promptly hired Kenneth R. Weinstein, who once led a conservative think tank.

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Related Words

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• hastily 
• instantly 
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