Synonyms for promptness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : prompt
Phonetic Transcription : prɒmpt


Définition of promptness

Origin :
  • 1520s, from prompt (adj.) + -ness.
  • noun preparedness
  • noun immediate execution
Example sentences :
  • The vigour and promptness of these measures cannot be too highly extolled.
  • Extract from : « The Mudfog and Other Sketches » by Charles Dickens
  • His answer came with a promptness that showed he had considered, also, that.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
  • These were ordered with consummate skill, and executed with promptness and success.
  • Extract from : « Three Years in the Federal Cavalry » by Willard Glazier
  • One secret of Morgan's success was the promptness with which he struck.
  • Extract from : « Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer » by Cyrus Townsend Brady
  • Perhaps this promptness has never been equalled in Kentucky.
  • Extract from : « The Mysterious Murder of Pearl Bryan » by Unknown
  • Order and promptness have been necessary to me in every step of my way.
  • Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 » by Various
  • "Yes, I do," said the old gentleman with the promptness of desperation.
  • Extract from : « Tristram of Blent » by Anthony Hope
  • “Nora is usually the soul of promptness, too,” reminded Anne.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Problem » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Theodore's promptness was sometimes a great inconvenience to the sleepy clerks.
  • Extract from : « Three People » by Pansy
  • With the promptness, not only natural in him, but added to by long habit, Theodore went to work.
  • Extract from : « Three People » by Pansy

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