promptly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in a punctual manner

   They completed their assignments promptly.

2. 2
   adv

   at once, usually modifies an undesirable occurrence

   I promptly forgot the address.

3. 3
   adv

   with little or no delay

   the rescue squad arrived promptly

4. 4
   adv

   In a prompt manner.

   […] the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep.

Etymology

From prompt + -ly.