adv
progressively
pruh-GREH-sihv-lee
adv
1
In a gradually increasing or developing way.
"The symptoms grew progressively worse over the following weeks."
How to Use Progressively
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStep by step, more and more over time.
Common pairings
progressively worse
progressively more difficult
Word Forms
more progressively comparative, most progressively superlative
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Etymology
From "progressive" plus "-ly."