Gradually
Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.
Usage example: add the sugar to the beaten egg whites gradually to make the meringue
Progressively is a synonym for gradually in evenly topic. In some cases you can use "Progressively" instead an adverb "Gradually", when it comes to topics like steadily, tardily. popular alternative
Progressively
Progressively adverb - Advancing in amount or intensity.
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Synonyms for Progressively
Gradually is a synonym for progressively in tardily topic. You can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Progressively". popular alternative
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Related pairs
- regularly and gradually
- regularly and progressively
- moderately and gradually
- moderately and progressively
- piecemeal and gradually
- piecemeal and progressively
- deliberately and gradually
- deliberately and progressively
- slowly and gradually
- slowly and progressively
- perceptibly and gradually
- perceptibly and progressively
- imperceptibly and gradually
- imperceptibly and progressively
Both words in one sentence
- He's initially depicted as a quintessential Knight in Shining Armor and all around Nice Guy but gradually he starts showing progressively darker shades of grey.
Source: Villain Corner -
As you receive damage, the heart decreases gradually, then disappears, then is replaced with progressively larger skulls.
Source: Life Meter -
Took a Level in Kindness: Livius has become progressively less ruthless, and has gradually become pleasant and even approachable.
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