PUNCTUAL Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

punctual

adjective

ˈpəŋk-chə-wəl

Definition of punctual

as in immediate

done, carried out, or given without delay the punctual delivery of the daily mail

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Recent Examples of punctual Be punctual for shore excursions and activities to avoid delays or missing out without a refund. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Delta Air Lines was the most punctual airline in the United States last year, taking the top spot for the fifth consecutive year. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026 Heart for animals Bouffard’s co-workers and family celebrated her Sunday as a punctual, reliable colleague and friend who liked to smoke, drink, gamble and have a good time. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026 Lily is in charge of these (Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools) funds and her communication and punctuality are always professional and punctual. — Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for punctual

Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual

Adjective

The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The tang of the sauce was eye-widening and immediate, crackling with the bright, citrusy charge of tomatillos and serrano chiles.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of immediate

Adjective

My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.

— Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026
With multiple timely benefits, a CD account could be especially worth opening for savers this July.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of timely

Adjective

Its lightweight frame packages a swift 5-minute charge option that hooks up 3 hours of extra listening, Multi-Point device switching, and Voice Aware side-tone monitoring for phone calls.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Dent works to instill a culture of swift response anytime a light outside a room door flashes on.

— Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026

Definition of swift

Adjective

According to a report from Bleeping Computer, the developers of a new Mac malware called Gaslight packed it with fake errors and other prompt-injection strings.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of prompt

Adjective

All new large-scale generation including gas, wind, solar, batteries, and nuclear all face barriers to speedy deployment.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Garcia Torres then invoked his speedy trial rights, leading to a July 13 deadline to begin formal trial proceedings.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Definition of speedy

Adjective

Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
But upon closer inspection Mbiya appears significantly leaner and quicker.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026