increasingly

American  

[in-kree-sing-lee] / ɪnˈkri sɪŋ li /

adverb

1. to an ever greater degree; more and more: Marketers are increasingly using video to create meaningful emotional connections with their consumers.

   He became increasingly nervous and overwrought and began to suffer bouts of depression.

   Marketers are increasingly using video to create meaningful emotional connections with their consumers.

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Etymology

Origin of increasingly

increasing ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The Welsh Liberal Democrats said: "Councils are increasingly being forced to spend huge portions of their budgets on social care" and their plans to reform social care "would take pressure off local authority finances".

From BBC

As the rover ascends, the landscape increasingly shows signs that water gradually disappeared over time, although occasional wetter periods allowed rivers and lakes to return.

From Science Daily

Brendan Vacation’s Deluxe Seaweed Experience is among the increasingly popular immersive culinary experiences guests are craving.

From Salon

Chinese manufacturers have increasingly turned to exports to boost economic growth, and China’s trade surplus hit $1.2 trillion last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

But with selection for the World Cup looking increasingly unlikely, there may be discussions to be had about his immediate career plan in the summer.

From BBC

Related Words

• more
• more and more
• progressively