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Definition of promptly

promptly

/ˈprɑːmpt.li/
prompt · ly
Adjective:prompt
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• adverb

1

With little or no delay; immediately or quickly.

Example

"The customer service team responded promptly to her inquiry."

2

At the exact scheduled or appointed time; punctually.

Example

"The keynote lecture will begin promptly at nine o'clock."

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• Nearby Words

prompt
prompter
prompting
promptly
promptness
pronation
prone

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'prompt' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word derives from Latin 'promptus', meaning 'brought forth' or 'readily available', from the verb 'promere' ('to bring out').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Promptly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/promptly
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