Promptitude
[prɒmptitju:d]
Definition
(a.) The quality of being prompt; quickness of decision and action when occasion demands; alacrity; as, promptitude in obedience.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Promptness.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Readiness, promptness, quickness, alertness, alacrity, activity
ANT:Unreadiness, sluggishness, inaction, inertness, tardiness, hesitation
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Examples
- I could forgive him a great deal for doing, with such promptitude, so exactly what I would have done myself! Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Caroline came to her relief with promptitude, showing a great deal more self-possession and courage than herself on the formidable topic now broached. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- This intention, with a promptitude often the effect of desperation, he at once commenced carrying into execution, with much vigour and surgical skill. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I may depend upon your promptitude, dearest Mr Fledgeby? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Immediately, said Shirley, with docile promptitude. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Justinian saw this danger, made up his mind, and acted thereon with promptitude and decision. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Thanks to Miss Helstone's promptitude, they arrived in good time. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The promptitude of his movements and his gallantry should entitle him to the commendation of his country. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- He had requested Mr Rugg not to presume upon the place in which he found him, but to do his duty, sir, and to do it with promptitude. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Mr. Woodhouse talked over his alarms, and Emma was in spirits to persuade them away with all her usual promptitude. Jane Austen. Emma.
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