steadily

[ sted-i-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that moves constantly and at an even pace or in the same direction:

   My dedication and commitment to teaching are proven by my steadily increasing student evaluation scores.

   Despite numerous legislative attempts to constrain spending over the past 40 years, the deficit problem has marched steadily on.

2. in a continuous, uniform way:

   It rained steadily all day yesterday and by evening the river was almost overflowing.

3. in a calm, fixed, or unwavering way:

   He just stood there, holding his ground and gazing steadily at her, into those dark eyes.

4. in a firm, stable way:

   Binoculars with larger magnification tend to be overly bulky and difficult to hold steadily.

5. in a determined, persevering, or resolute way:

   She told him, “Seek peace of mind and hold steadily to your faith.”

Other Words From

• o·ver·stead·i·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of steadily¹

steady ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The approval from Washington is seen as an attempt to slow down Russian troops, who have been steadily advancing into Ukraine's east in recent months.

From BBC

In recent months, the number of homes listed for sale has steadily grown.

From Los Angeles Times

Since his resounding election win earlier this month, Trump has steadily named those he wants to fill high-ranking positions in his administration, seeming to choose close allies over those with related policy experience.

From BBC

“Founded in 1999 on the heels of the Satanic ‘panic’ and growing steadily ever since, Infowars has distinguished itself as an invaluable tool for brainwashing and controlling the masses,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

For AF and MI, the risk increased steadily over time without major shifts.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• regularly