punctual

adjective
/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/

Meaning

Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time.
on time; prompt;

Example Sentences

He is always punctual for meetings.

She is always punctual for meetings.

Example Expressions

punctual as a clock

Synonyms

on-time, timely, prompt, regular, on time, precise
Entry 1
on-time, timely, prompt, regular
Entry 2
timely, prompt, on time, precise

Antonyms

late, delayed, tardy, unpunctual
Entry 1
late, delayed, tardy
Entry 2
late, tardy, unpunctual, delayed

Collocations

punctual arrival, punctual student, punctual train, punctual manner, punctual person, punctual attendance
Entry 1
punctual arrival, punctual student, punctual train, punctual manner
Entry 2
punctual arrival, punctual person, punctual attendance

More Example Sentences

He is strict with punctuality.

I am known for being punctual.

If you are punctual, you will be successful.

Who among your colleagues is the most punctual at work?

I have learned that punctuality is extremely important here, and I make an effort to follow that.

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