Punctual

/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
adjective

Always doing something at the time that has been agreed.

She was always punctual and arrived on time for work every day.
Visual representation of "punctual" - Always doing something at the time that has been agreed

Often appears as...

  • punctual arrival
  • punctual departure
adjective

Being exact or accurate in details or precision.

The project requires punctual measurements.
Visual representation of "punctual" - Being exact or accurate in details or precision

Often appears as...

  • punctual measurements
  • punctual observations

Usage tips

Technical

adjective

Always doing something at the time that has been agreed.

She was always punctual and arrived on time for work every day.
Visual representation of "punctual" - Always doing something at the time that has been agreed

Often appears as...

  • punctual arrival
  • punctual departure
adjective

Being exact or accurate in details or precision.

The project requires punctual measurements.
Visual representation of "punctual" - Being exact or accurate in details or precision

Often appears as...

  • punctual measurements
  • punctual observations

Usage tips

Technical

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Time Commitments

Use 'punctual' to show respect for others' time by meeting agreed schedules.

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He is punctual to meetings, valuing everyone's time.
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Cultural Importance

In some cultures, being punctual is critical and appreciated in formal scenarios.

Illustration for Cultural Importance
In Japan, punctual train arrivals are expected.
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Positive Impression

'Punctual' often carries a positive connotation, implying reliability and professionalism.

Illustration for Positive Impression
Her punctual habit impressed her boss.
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Time Commitments

Use 'punctual' to show respect for others' time by meeting agreed schedules.

Illustration for Time Commitments
He is punctual to meetings, valuing everyone's time.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Importance

In some cultures, being punctual is critical and appreciated in formal scenarios.

Illustration for Cultural Importance
In Japan, punctual train arrivals are expected.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Impression

'Punctual' often carries a positive connotation, implying reliability and professionalism.

Illustration for Positive Impression
Her punctual habit impressed her boss.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time Commitments

Use 'punctual' to show respect for others' time by meeting agreed schedules.

Illustration for Time Commitments
He is punctual to meetings, valuing everyone's time.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Importance

In some cultures, being punctual is critical and appreciated in formal scenarios.

Illustration for Cultural Importance
In Japan, punctual train arrivals are expected.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Impression

'Punctual' often carries a positive connotation, implying reliability and professionalism.

Illustration for Positive Impression
Her punctual habit impressed her boss.
Visual representation of the word "Punctual"

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Quote examples

Cindy Crawford

American Model

Obviously, your family life is the priority, but there's still other stuff you have to get done in a day. I think the way I make it work is by taking care of myself, and that includes fitness and eating right and all those things, but also by being very organized and punctual.
Portrait of Cindy Crawford

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Sunil Chhetri

Talking to a player helps, but in our sport the majority of learning happens from watching another player. You pick up things like being punctual, being nice to everyone, making sure you give your 100 per cent even in training.
Portrait of Sunil Chhetri

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Sandra Tsing Loh

American Writer

The very success of the modern American family - where kids get punctually to SAT-tutoring classes, the mortgage gets paid, the second-story remodel stays on budget - surely depends on spouses' not being in love.
Portrait of Sandra Tsing Loh

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Georg Simmel

German Sociologist

Thus, the technique of metropolitan life is unimaginable without the most punctual integration of all activities and mutual relations into a stable and impersonal time schedule.
Portrait of Georg Simmel

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Luvvie Ajayi

Nigerian Author

There are two types of people in this world: people who can be on time and Nigerians. I am in the latter group, and I confess to my inability to arrive anywhere punctually.
Portrait of Luvvie Ajayi

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Christopher Columbus

Italian Explorer

For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write down punctually every thing we performed or saw from day to day, as will hereafter appear.
Portrait of Christopher Columbus

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Kirron Kher

Indian Actress

Being the daughter of an army officer, I am always punctual.
Portrait of Kirron Kher

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Tucker Carlson

American Journalist

As a rule, the civil-rights establishment is not punctual.
Portrait of Tucker Carlson

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Suniel Shetty

Indian Actor

I work hard, I am punctual and believe that I am sincere.
Portrait of Suniel Shetty

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Nikita Dutta

Indian Actress

I am very punctual about time, eating, and work.
Portrait of Nikita Dutta

Quote examples

Cindy Crawford

American Model

Obviously, your family life is the priority, but there's still other stuff you have to get done in a day. I think the way I make it work is by taking care of myself, and that includes fitness and eating right and all those things, but also by being very organized and punctual.
Portrait of Cindy Crawford

Quote examples

Sunil Chhetri

Talking to a player helps, but in our sport the majority of learning happens from watching another player. You pick up things like being punctual, being nice to everyone, making sure you give your 100 per cent even in training.
Portrait of Sunil Chhetri

Quote examples

Sandra Tsing Loh

American Writer

The very success of the modern American family - where kids get punctually to SAT-tutoring classes, the mortgage gets paid, the second-story remodel stays on budget - surely depends on spouses' not being in love.
Portrait of Sandra Tsing Loh

Quote examples

Georg Simmel

German Sociologist

Thus, the technique of metropolitan life is unimaginable without the most punctual integration of all activities and mutual relations into a stable and impersonal time schedule.
Portrait of Georg Simmel

Quote examples

Luvvie Ajayi

Nigerian Author

There are two types of people in this world: people who can be on time and Nigerians. I am in the latter group, and I confess to my inability to arrive anywhere punctually.
Portrait of Luvvie Ajayi

Quote examples

Christopher Columbus

Italian Explorer

For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write down punctually every thing we performed or saw from day to day, as will hereafter appear.
Portrait of Christopher Columbus

Quote examples

Kirron Kher

Indian Actress

Being the daughter of an army officer, I am always punctual.
Portrait of Kirron Kher

Quote examples

Tucker Carlson

American Journalist

As a rule, the civil-rights establishment is not punctual.
Portrait of Tucker Carlson

Quote examples

Suniel Shetty

Indian Actor

I work hard, I am punctual and believe that I am sincere.
Portrait of Suniel Shetty

Quote examples

Nikita Dutta

Indian Actress

I am very punctual about time, eating, and work.
Portrait of Nikita Dutta
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