increasingly

adverb

in·​creas·​ing·​ly in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē 

ˈin-ˌkrē-

: to an increasing degree

an increasingly dangerous situation

Examples of increasingly in a Sentence

People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem.

Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data.

The situation grew increasingly hopeless.

Recent Examples on the Web

There is little that brings French politicians together these days, but a majority of them seem to increasingly agree that the solution to either of these problems—the far-right and the country’s democratic malaise—won’t come from the current tenant of the Elysée Palace. —Cole Stangler, Time, 9 Sep. 2025

Seclusion and restraint The use of restraint and seclusion practices to address disabled students’ behavioral issues has increasingly become a debated issue among education specialists. —IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025

Texas Rangers cling to AL postseason hopes The Rangers’ World Series title increasingly feels like a one off. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025

As attackers increasingly use phishing to steal information and ultimately cash, the Apple iCloud Calendar campaign is one of many. —Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for increasingly

• unceasingly

Kids Definition

increasingly

adverb

in·​creas·​ing·​ly in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē 

ˈin-ˌkrē-

: to an increasing degree : more and more

the work became increasingly difficult