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

He was ordered released on bond in August, but was instead picked up by ICE and transferred to Adelanto, where Kennedy said her client’s access to counsel “steadily deteriorated.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the flip side of the coin is that AI might restore competition and revive innovation within an economy that has steadily become more concentrated for decades.

From Barron's

The study found that longer exposure to sugar rationing corresponded with steadily lower risks of cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

From Science Daily

Many in the industry also expect AI to steadily squeeze margins.

From The Wall Street Journal

It splits water molecules and steadily releases oxygen over time.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• regularly