What does promptness mean?
Promptness means The habit or characteristic of doing things without delay..
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/ˈpɹɒmptnəs/ · noun
The habit or characteristic of doing things without delay..
Miss Frensham evidently did foresee some satisfaction in talking about it, for she came at once. In view of her circumstances, Carrados could not but deem her rather extravagant, for nothing but a taxi from door to door could explain the promptness of her arrival.
Use promptness when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Promptness means The habit or characteristic of doing things without delay..
Common synonyms include alacrity, promptitude, punctuality, timeliness.
Possible antonyms include tardiness.
Miss Frensham evidently did foresee some satisfaction in talking about it, for she came at once. In view of her circumstances, Carrados could not but deem her rather extravagant, for nothing but a taxi from door to door could explain the promptness of her arrival.
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