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.