Pronunciation: /ˈprɒm(p)tli/
adverb
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1with little or no delay; immediately: he paid the fine promptly
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used to express surprise, and slight disapproval, when someone does something shortly after something else: every time she managed to pay her credit card off, she promptly went shopping again
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2at exactly a specified time; punctually: Jamie arrived promptly at 8:30