Definition of "promptly" []

• In prompt manner; both soon and quickly. (adverb)

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• "In the morning the captain promptly scuttled the remaining boats, and there we were."
• "This announcement came as an Indian court issued a ruling in a contentious battle over a holy site that has been in the Indian Courts for decades -- so creating special courts that can deal with environmental complaints promptly is a fundamental game changer."
• "Doors open at 6: 30 PM and the lecture will begin promptly at 7: 00 PM."