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

Police had arrested and promptly released Ms Freeman and a 15-year-old when raiding another Porepunkah property on Thursday night, but have not provided any additional information.

From BBC

Another audience member, who did not wish to be named, said two of the protest groups were promptly taken out of the building by security but it took more time to eject the third.

From BBC

"Correctly recording these crimes means forces can quickly allocate cases and begin investigations promptly."

From BBC

It’s also been reported that Bondi promptly fired him, issuing a Trumpian statement in boldface, italics, all caps, different font sizes and various colors:

From Salon

In one video, a loud but gentle voice called out: “Please move inward as promptly and calmly as possible, please.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• directly 
• expeditiously 
• hastily 
• instantly 
• quickly 
• rapidly 
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• swiftly