Synonyms for promptly
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a prompt manner. Both soon and quickly.
- adv. 2
In a prompt manner. Exactly at a specific time.
The sale will begin on January 28th, promptly at 9 a.m.
Example sentences
- readily I'm not going to agree to your proposal so readily.
- quickly I'd like you to quickly look over these documents.
- punctually He stressed that they must arrive punctually.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| promptly | falling | |
| readily | falling | |
| expeditiously | falling | |
| quickly | rising | |
| punctually | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- soon1
- 5 letters
- quick1
- 6 letters
- pronto2
- 7 letters
- quickly2, readily3
- 8 letters
- directly3
- 10 letters
- punctually
- 13 letters
- expeditiously5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pronto2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- diligemment
- Italiano
- diligentemente