adj

creeping

KREE-pihng

adj

Happening very gradually, often in a way that is barely noticed until it becomes serious.

"Economists warned about creeping inflation eroding wages."

How to Use Creeping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a slow, gradual change that sneaks up on you.

Common pairings

creeping inflation creeping doubt creeping fear

creepings plural

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Economists warned about _____ inflation eroding wages.

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