gradually
/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/
adverb
In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
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Adverb 1 meaning
In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From gradual + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar
ponderouslysluggishlypiecemealcontinuallyfootmealgradatimmomentarilymomently
Opposite
GRADUALLY at a glance
GRADUALLY has 9 letters and scores 14 points in Scrabble (G 2 + R 1 + A 1 + D 2 + U 1 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 17 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #4,955 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with gradually
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