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

It’s hard to believe there are professional ball-watchers who want us to believe there are a handful of pitchers better than the Dodgers’ righty who’s steadily filling the fingers on his hand with championship rings.

From Los Angeles Times

Union officials say the current cap has remain unchanged for two decades as healthcare contributions have steadily declined due to fewer writers working.

From Los Angeles Times

A heads-up, though: Analysts have also steadily slashed their forecasts as the company’s financial situation has deteriorated.

From Barron's

As the war progressed, life for Berliners became steadily tougher.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, the focus on specific industries comes as overall expansion targets has steadily fallen.

From Barron's

Related Words

• regularly