Gradually Synonyms and Antonyms

In a gradual manner
(Adverb)
Synonyms:
  1. inchmeal
  2. bit-by-bit
  3. piecemeal
  4. step-by-step
Happening slowly, evenly
(Adverb)
Antonyms:
  1. abruptly
  2. suddenly
  3. intermittently
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. by-degrees
  2. steadily
  3. increasingly
  4. slowly
  5. regularly
  6. a little at a time
  7. little-by-little
  8. stone by stone
  9. inch by inch
  10. grade by grade
  11. by installments
  12. in small doses
  13. continuously
  14. in due succession
  15. through all gradations
  16. by regular stages
  17. progressively
  18. successively
  19. sequentially
  20. serially
  21. constantly
  22. unceasingly
  23. perceptibly
  24. imperceptibly
  25. insinuatingly
  26. deliberately
Antonyms:
  1. quickly
  2. haphazardly
  3. by leaps and bounds

Gradually Sentence Examples

  • Weeks slipped by and her body gradually healed.

  • This world will gradually come to us.

  • Gradually his grip weakened and then his eyes closed.

  • Howard had to pull out of the driveway slowly and gradually increase his speed.

  • Gradually the fear began to abate.

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