← BackshareGuesspunctual/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/adjectiveArriving or doing something at the expected or scheduled time; not late.She is always punctual for meetings, never keeping anyone waiting.Being punctual shows respect for other people's time.The train was punctual, arriving exactly at 8:15 AM.SynonymspromptreliabletimelyAntonymslatetardy