gradually

[graj-oo-uh-lee] / ˈgrædʒ u ə li /

ADVERB

happening slowly, evenly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constantly continuously deliberately gently increasingly moderately progressively regularly steadily

WEAK

bit by bit by degrees by installments imperceptibly in small doses inch by inch little by little perceptibly piece by piece piecemeal sequentially serially step by step successively unhurriedly

Antonyms

WEAK

abruptly fastly intermittently suddenly

Example Sentences

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"Now there are no strikes, only explosions can be heard, and the horses have gradually gotten used to it," Konyakhin added.

From Barron's

Over time, the smaller object gradually spirals inward, emitting gravitational waves throughout this slow descent.

From Science Daily

The central bank’s forecasts signal an unchanged rate throughout next year before beginning to gradually rise.

From The Wall Street Journal

Streamers have also gradually gained wider acceptance at the Academy Awards, where Apple won best picture for "CODA" in 2022.

From Barron's

That leaves room for further rate cuts, Waller said, though he added that any moves should be gradually made.

From Barron's