Increasingly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē/ in·creas·ing·ly

Meaning & Definition of Increasingly

Increasingly (adverb)

  1. to an increasing degree

Increasingly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. more and more; to an increasing degree

    "People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem."

    "Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data."

    "The situation grew increasingly hopeless."

    similar: crescively, progressively, gradationally, gradually, inchmeal, little by little, piece by piece, piecemeal, hierarchically, fractionally, imperceptibly, slowly
    opposite: decreasingly, acutely, sharply, steeply, hastily, precipitously, abruptly, suddenly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Increasingly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Increasingly:

crescively, progressively, gradationally, gradually, inchmeal, little by little, piece by piece, piecemeal, hierarchically, fractionally, imperceptibly, slowly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Increasingly

Words with the opposite meaning of Increasingly:

decreasingly, acutely, sharply, steeply, hastily, precipitously, abruptly, suddenly

Origin & Etymology of Increasingly

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Increasingly

Frequently Asked Questions about Increasingly

What does "Increasingly" mean?

"Increasingly" means to an increasing degree. As an adverb, it is defined as: to an increasing degree.

What is another word for "Increasingly"?

Other words for "Increasingly" include crescively, progressively, gradationally, gradually, inchmeal, little by little, piece by piece and piecemeal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Increasingly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Increasingly"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Increasingly". Common alternatives include crescively, progressively, gradationally, gradually, inchmeal, little by little, piece by piece, piecemeal, hierarchically and fractionally.

What is the opposite of "Increasingly"?

Antonyms of "Increasingly" include decreasingly, acutely, sharply, steeply, hastily, precipitously, abruptly and suddenly.

How do you use "Increasingly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Increasingly" in a sentence: "People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem."; "Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data."; "The situation grew increasingly hopeless.".

Is "Increasingly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Increasingly" is an adverb.

Is "Increasingly" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Increasingly" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Increasingly"?

"Increasingly" is pronounced /in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē/ and divided into syllables as in·creas·ing·ly.