promptly meaning and definition

PROMPTLY adverb

Definition of promptly (adverb)

1. with little or no delay
   • "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!"
   • synonyms: quick, quickly
2. in a punctual manner
   • "he did his homework promptly"
   • synonyms: pronto, readily
3. at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)
   • "he promptly forgot the address"
   • synonyms: right away