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

One minute later, according to the court, Paxton asked the Texas Supreme Court to intervene, which they promptly declined to do.

From Salon

The inquest previously heard that Mr Gannon would probably have survived if he had been treated more promptly.

From BBC

"The tailings release and breach was promptly brought under control within hours of detection," the firm said in a statement on 3 September.

From BBC

After graduating in 1954, he went to the University of Colorado on a baseball scholarship but he promptly drank his way off the team.

From Los Angeles Times

We were promptly told to stop filming despite having permission to do so, and the ministry refused to provide Reem with any further assistance.

From BBC

Related Words

• directly 
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• instantly 
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