steadily

/ˈstɛdɪli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

In a steady manner; with a steady progression.

Adverb

Examples

The last 61 miles of the journey, from Kongsberg to Oslo, are through much less mountainous country. The railway curves sharply away from the Lågan^([sic]), and descends steadily, and in places steeply, past the head of Lake Fiskerumvatn to Hokksund, where the connecting line to the Bergen-Oslo Rail

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “steadily” mean?

In a steady manner; with a steady progression.

Is “steadily” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.