B2adjectiveworkeducation
US/ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/
UK/ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/
arriving or doing something at the exact time that was agreed, not late
In context
Our boss is very punctual and expects the meeting to start on time.
Trains in Japan are famously punctual, often leaving to the second.
Please be punctual tomorrow, because the exam will not wait for latecomers.
Words that go with punctual
adverb + adjective
- always punctualHe is always punctual, even in heavy traffic.
- very punctualMy grandfather was very punctual about meals.
- strictly punctualThe school is strictly punctual about the start of lessons.
adjective + noun
- punctual arrivalA punctual arrival makes a good first impression.
- punctual servicePassengers praised the clean and punctual service.
adjective + preposition
- be punctual forTry to be punctual for your interview.