Gradually
Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.
Slightingly and gradually are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slightingly" instead an adverb "Gradually".
Slightingly
Slightingly adverb - In a disparaging manner.
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Synonyms for Slightingly
Gradually and slightingly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Slightingly".
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Related pairs
- moderately and gradually
- moderately and slightingly
- carelessly and gradually
- carelessly and slightingly
- easily and gradually
- easily and slightingly
- smoothly and gradually
- smoothly and slightingly
- agilely and gradually
- agilely and slightingly
- casually and gradually
- casually and slightingly
- delicately and gradually
- delicately and slightingly
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