Progressive

11 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Favouring or advocating gradual social, political, or economic reform and innovation. Happening or developing gradually in stages over time.

“The progressive policies focused on renewable energy and environmental protection.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

Syllables

pro·gres·sive

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Synonyms

forward-thinkinginnovativereformistgradual

Antonyms

conservativeregressive

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Wordle

Contains -IVE ending with repeated letters P, R, O, G appearing multiple times

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