Gradually
Gradually adverb - By small steps or amounts.
Thoughtlessly and gradually are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thoughtlessly" instead an adverb "Gradually".
Thoughtlessly
Thoughtlessly adverb - In a thoughtless manner.
Gradually and thoughtlessly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gradually" instead an adverb "Thoughtlessly".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- moderately and gradually
- moderately and thoughtlessly
- carelessly and gradually
- carelessly and thoughtlessly
- easily and gradually
- easily and thoughtlessly
- smoothly and gradually
- smoothly and thoughtlessly
- agilely and gradually
- agilely and thoughtlessly
- casually and gradually
- casually and thoughtlessly
- delicately and gradually
- delicately and thoughtlessly
Both words in one sentence
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This is possibly because Helen is gradually revealed to be quite sympathetic herself, and not entirely the antagonist Annie imagines her to be, being more thoughtlessly over-eager rather than actively malicious.
Source: Film / Bridesmaids
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