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 Word Forms

• oversteadily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of steadily¹

steady ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

What began as a narrow, tech-driven rally has steadily broadened in 2025, pulling in sectors and stocks that had previously lagged behind or missed out entirely.

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Corporate purchases of bitcoin have fallen steadily in recent months, and in September dropped to their lowest pace since April.

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And while ticket prices for shows on the local immersive scene have been steadily rising, Speakeasy and Baron are charging a premium price for “Family Meal.”

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The number of pubs in the UK has steadily decreased every year since 2000, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.

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“Task” has been steadily burning toward this meeting of its two flawed men, neither of whom entirely registers as protagonist or antagonist.

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Related Words

• regularly