PROMPTLY Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

promptly

adverb

ˈpräm(p)t-lē

Definition of promptly

as in immediately

without delay shipped the package promptly so that it would arrive on time

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Recent Examples of promptly The Vatican promptly excommunicated Lefebvre and the four other bishops, and the group today still has no legal status in the church. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 The treatment is nearly always successful if administered promptly after exposure. — Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 After largely remaining absent from season 2, Rhys Ifans returns as Alicent's father, who's then promptly beheaded before witnesses in the court. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room. — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for promptly

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Affidavits supporting the Johnsons’ arrests were not immediately available Friday evening.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of immediately

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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
For her grandfather, opening the package instantly transported him back to his teenage years.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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