PROMPTLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PROMPTLY?

Need another word that means the same as “promptly”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “promptly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Promptly” are: pronto, readily, right away, quick, quickly, punctually, swiftly, rapidly, speedily, fast, as soon as possible, asap, expeditiously

Promptly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Promptly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “promptly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In a punctual manner.
• At once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence.
• Used to express surprise, and slight disapproval, when someone does something shortly after something else.
• With little or no delay.
• At exactly a specified time; punctually.
• With little or no delay; immediately.

Synonyms of "Promptly" as an adverb (13 Words)

as soon as possible	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
asap	As soon as possible.
expeditiously	With efficiency; in an efficient manner. The directors will move expeditiously to reach a conclusion.
fast	Within a short time. We re going to have to get to the bottom of this fast.
pronto	Promptly; quickly. Put it in the refrigerator pronto.
punctually	At the expected or proper time. Four out of five trains were arriving punctually.
quick	At a fast rate quickly. Get out quick.
quickly	At a fast speed; rapidly. We moved quickly to deal with our auditor s questions.
rapidly	With rapid movements. The business is expanding rapidly.
readily	Without much difficulty. He readily admits that the new car surpasses its predecessors.
right away	Precisely, exactly.
speedily	With speed. Your claim will be dealt with as speedily as possible.
swiftly	Without delay; after a very short time. This comment was swiftly followed by an apology for such a poor choice of words.

Usage Examples of "Promptly" as an adverb

• The rescue squad arrived promptly.
• Jamie arrived promptly at 8:30.
• He promptly forgot the address.
• He paid the fine promptly.
• He did his homework promptly.
• I won my appeal, but instead of reinstating me, they promptly sacked me again.

Associations of "Promptly" (30 Words)

contiguous	Next or together in sequence. Five hundred contiguous dictionary entries.
currently	At this time or period; now. Currently they live in Connecticut.
directly	In a frank way. The path leads directly to the lake.
exigent	Pressing; demanding. Became more exigent over his pronunciation.
extempore	With little or no preparation or forethought. An extempore skit.
fast	Taking place at high speed; taking a short time. We re going to have to get to the bottom of this fast.
hurriedly	In a hurried or hasty manner. The way they buried him so hurriedly was disgraceful.
immediate	Immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect. No changes are envisaged in the immediate future.
immediately	Near or close by. She was sitting immediately behind me.
impending	Close in time; about to occur. The author had returned to his country ahead of the impending war.
impromptu	An extemporaneous speech or remark. An impromptu speech.
improvise	Create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation. He invited actors to improvise dialogue.
instantaneous	Existing or measured at a particular instant. Modern methods of instantaneous communication.
instantaneously	Without any delay. Soldiers must be ready to react instantaneously.
instantly	At once; immediately. She fell asleep almost instantly.
now	Used when pausing or considering one’s next words. It s the most popular style of jazz right now.
overrun	An instance of something exceeding an expected or allowed time or cost. The cost overrun caused the company s share price to fall.
presently	In the near future. She will arrive presently.
pressing	Expressing something strongly or persistently. Too pressing to permit of longer delay.
prompt	The time limit for the payment of an account stated on a prompt note. The fans were prompt in complying with police requests.
quick	At a fast rate quickly. Was quick to make friends.
quickly	Without taking pains. Reg s illness progressed frighteningly quickly.
rapid	Done or occurring in a brief period of time. They lost three wickets in rapid succession.
rapidly	With speed. The problem is rapidly worsening.
readily	Without much difficulty. He readily admits that the new car surpasses its predecessors.
speedily	With speed. Your claim will be dealt with as speedily as possible.
speedy	Done or occurring quickly. Hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem.
swift	A swift flying insectivorous bird with long slender wings and a superficial resemblance to a swallow spending most of its life on the wing. A remarkably swift recovery.
swiftly	At high speed; quickly. They acted swiftly in response to the invasion.
unplug	Pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable. She unplugged the fridge.