Definitions

prompter

[promp-ter] / ˈprɒmp tər /

ADJECTIVE

early, responsive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

efficient expeditious immediate instantaneous precise punctual quick rapid speedy swift timely

STRONG

alert brisk eager instant ready smart willing

WEAK

apt on the ball on the button on the dot on the nose on time unhesitating vigilant watchful wide-awake

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delayed late later slow sluggish tardy

STRONG

apathetic lethargic unprepared unwilling

WEAK

negligent

Example Sentences

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prompter

What I had was a prompter, which I’m so grateful they gave me.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

Those accounts accused Harris of making use of the prompter to answer questions from the audience, asked in English and Spanish, causing Univision producers to set the record straight late Thursday night.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2024

I'd like to see how she performs more off the cuff and without an ability to read from the prompter.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2024

He would read anything that was on the prompter, and he delivered the jokes really well.

From New York Times ● Jul. 21, 2021

The prompter clapped his hands and called out "First act!"

From Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color by Matthews, Brander