Word: promptly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: prompt
ly
Definition: In prompt manner; both soon and quickly.
Morphemes:
Affix: prompt
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Quick; acting without delay.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prōmptus
Language: la
Decoded: promptus
Meaning: visible, apparent, evident
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.