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gradually

adverb

1 gradually

In a gradual manner:
— The snake moved gradually toward its victim.

synonyms: bit by bit, step by step.

Roget 26: by degrees, gradually, inasmuch, pro tanto [It]; however, howsoever; step by step, bit by bit, little by little, inch by inch, drop by drop; a little at a time, by inches, by slow degrees, ... show more

Roget 69: continuously etc. adj.; seriatim; in a line etc. n.; in succession, in turn; running, gradually, step by step, gradatim [Lat.], ... show more

Roget 144: gradually, etc. (slowly) 275 in transitu etc. (transference) 270 [Lat.].   

Roget 275: slowly etc. adj.; leisurely; piano, adagio; largo, larghetto; at half speed, under easy sail; at a foots pace, at a snail's pace, at a funeral pace; in slow time, ... show more


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