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Synonyms of punctual

5 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for punctual is timely. Other synonyms of punctual are prompt. The opposite of punctual is overdue.

Synonyms and similar words for punctual

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • in time
  • on timePunctual or according to schedule; at the planned time.
  • promptOn time; punctual.
  • seasonable
  • timelyDone at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.

Opposite of punctual

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • overdueLate; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.
  • premature

Meaning of punctual

  1. adjective Of an event, happening at the appointed time.
  2. adjective Of a person, acting at the appointed time.
  3. adjective Existing as a point or series of points.

Full definition of punctual

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Questions about synonyms of punctual

What is another word for punctual?
Punctual has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as timely and prompt.
What is the opposite of punctual?
The opposite of punctual is overdue.
What does punctual mean?
Punctual means of an event, happening at the appointed time.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: punctual (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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