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

Hugo kept his cool as his crew became increasingly ensnared in Solène’s machinations and managed to keep a respectable distance from the interpersonal drama of the boat. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025

Additionally, pollution accumulation and vessel noise disrupt their echolocation abilities, making hunting increasingly difficult. —Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

In the gift card space, consumers are increasingly using loyalty points to purchase gift cards—both for gifts and personal use. —Talbott Roche, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Americans are increasingly fed up with the economy. —David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 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