promt Meaning, Definition & Usage

Promt adjective

Etymology

F. prompt, L. promptus, properly, brought forth (to light or view), hence, visible, evident, at hand, ready, quick, -- p. p. of promere to take or bring forth; pro forth + emere to take. See Redeem.

Wordforms

comparative Prompter ; superlative Promptest

Definitions

1. Ready and quick to act as occasion demands; meeting requirements readily; not slow, dilatory, or hesitating in decision or action; responding on the instant; immediate; as, prompt in obedience or compliance; -- said of persons.

   Very discerning and prompt in giving orders. Clarendon.

   Tell him I am prompt To lay my crown at's feet. Shak.

   Any you, perhaps, too prompt in your replies. Dryden.

2. Done or rendered quickly, readily, or immediately; given without delay or hesitation; -- said of conduct; as, prompt assistance.

   When Washington heard the voice of his country in distress, his obedience was prompt. Ames.

3. Easy; unobstructed. Obs.

   The reception of the light into the body of the building was very prompt. Sir H. Wotton.

   Syn. -- Ready; expeditious; quick; agile; alert; brisk; nimble. -- Prompt, Ready, Expeditious. One who is ready is prepared to act at the moment. One who is prompt acts at the moment. One who is expeditious carries through an undertaking with constant promptness.