Synonyms of gradually

gradually

adverb

as in slowly

by small steps or amounts

gradually worked his way down the class roster

add the sugar to the beaten egg whites gradually to make the meringue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slowly
• bit by bit
• progressively
• by degrees
• inch by inch
• little by little
• piece by piece
• increasingly
• piecemeal
• gradationally
• imperceptibly
• hierarchically
• inchmeal
• fractionally
• crescively

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suddenly
• abruptly
• sharply
• steeply
• acutely
• hastily
• precipitously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gradually

Most of the time, though, Crypto is removed gradually as the pool's filtration system continuously circulates and filters the water. — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026

From there, travelers can rent a car and settle into vacation mode as the Blue Ridge Mountains gradually come into view on the scenic, hour-and-a-half drive to Highlands via I-26 East. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Alouette had gradually become one of the farm’s largest customers. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Červený said Europe does not need to abandon sustainability, but should pursue it gradually and in cooperation with industry. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

The Israeli government also uses military outposts as a first step to establish a physical, civilian presence on the ground, which is then gradually expanded into civilian communities and settlements. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

He can be heard ‌repeatedly calling for help and struggling for breath before his movements gradually stop. — Reuters, NBC news, 20 July 2026

Her symptoms gradually got better, but her new doctors say the years-long deficiency left permanent damage. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

The study concluded that modern EV batteries generally degrade gradually rather than suffering dramatic losses in capacity. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026