Gradually

9 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

In a slow, steady manner by degrees over time. Gradually describes incremental change rather than sudden shifts.

“The patient's condition improved gradually over several weeks of treatment.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɡrædʒuəli/

Syllables

grad·u·al·ly

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Synonyms

slowlyprogressivelysteadilyincrementally

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Wordle

Three A's and two L's; -LY adverb ending with GRAD- start

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points; Y (4pts) and double L add moderate value

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “gradually”.

adagy adlay agral agura alary alday algal allay alula argal aural auryl ayllu dalar dally darya daryl dayal duala dugal dully dural duryl galla

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