Definition

In a quick and timely manner; without delay.

Example

She responded promptly to the email.

Conversation

Did you send the email to the team yet?

I did it promptly after our meeting this morning.

That's great to hear!

Yeah, I wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Promptly → It is formed from "prompt" (from Latin *promptus*, meaning ready or prepared) and "-ly" (a suffix used to form adverbs). The word "promptly" means in a ready or prepared manner, or without delay.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'ready' ('prompt') to do something 'quickly' — that's why promptly means to do something without delay.

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