steadily

American  

[sted-i-lee] / ˈstɛd ɪ li /

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.”

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Other Word Forms

• oversteadily adverb

Etymology

Origin of steadily

steady ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Considering how steadily its Oscar buzz dwindled in the weeks leading up to the nominations, “Wicked: For Good’s” absence from the best picture list, or Chu’s from directing, wasn’t surprising.

From Los Angeles Times

The risk of cardiovascular disease rises steadily the longer a person lives with type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily

They had been rising steadily for several years until the fall — a sign of how difficult it was for unemployed people to find a job.

From MarketWatch

They had been rising steadily for several years until the fall — a sign of how difficult it was for unemployed people to find a job.

From MarketWatch

A number of countries, including Germany, are steadily rearming against the growing threat from Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• regularly