progressive

Definitions

Happening or developing gradually or in stages.

Favoring or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.

Relating to a type of taxation where the rate increases as the taxable amount increases.

Examples

The company is known for its progressive approach to employee benefits and work-life balance.

Many cities are adopting progressive policies to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability.

Her progressive ideas about education reform have sparked a lively debate among the school board members.

Synonyms

forward-thinking modern liberal advanced reformist innovative radical

Antonyms

conservative traditional reactionary regressive orthodox old-fashioned stagnant