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progressively

[pruh-gres-iv-lee] / prəˈgrɛs ɪv li /
ADVERB
consecutively
Synonyms
STRONGEST
successively
WEAK
continuously in succession sequentially serially
ADVERB
gradually
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constantly continuously deliberately gently increasingly moderately 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
ADVERB
increasingly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
more more and more
WEAK
with acceleration
Antonyms
WEAK
decreasingly less

Example Sentences

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Analysts have become progressively more cautious on D.R.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Each boss, which gets progressively harder, presents a strategic challenge that Liquid must create answers for.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

His Sunday show appearances have grown progressively more painful to watch.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Part of this is accounted for by changing consumer habits since the pandemic as people are have spent progressively less time at home and returned to life outside.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“That sense of humor is getting progressively more Barrel appropriate. If we survive, I’ll teach you to swear. On my count,” said Jesper.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo