promptly UK /ˈpɹɒmptli/US /ˈpɹɑmptli/ adverb3 •In a prompt manner. •Both soon and quickly.[…] the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep. — 1943 •Exactly at a specific time.The sale will begin on January 28th, promptly at 9 a.m. formsmore promptly · most promptly