gradually

Definitions

In a gradual way or by degrees; slowly but steadily.

Moving or changing in small, imperceptible stages.

Examples

The clouds gradually cleared, revealing a bright blue sky.

Her health improved gradually over the course of the summer.

The path gradually steepened as we climbed higher into the mountains.

Synonyms

slowly steadily progressively incrementally bit by bit little by little moderately

Antonyms

suddenly abruptly instantly rapidly quickly precipitously immediately