continually

adverb

con·​tin·​u·​al·​ly kən-ˈtin-yü-ə-lē 

-yə-lē

: in a continual manner : without stopping or interruption

a security system that runs continually

We had endured a series of dark, gloomy, winter days, during which the sun had been continually hidden behind dense, rain clouds.

—George Thatcher

… I was too thoroughly swept away by this richly imagined and continually surprising novel to be concerned with cute comparisons.

—Edan Lepucki

They bickered continually, ignoring me as I worked around them.

—Paula Fox

: in a constantly repeated manner : over and over

being interrupted continually

She would write. I would read and edit, and sometimes shift the wordings, or change phrases or delete things. We would continually refine what was written.

—Herbie Hancock

Synonyms

• constantly
• often
• repeatedly
• frequently

Examples of continually in a Sentence

grew up in a time when children were continually being told to mind their manners

the computer program continually updates the file with new information

Recent Examples on the Web

Hamas and its allies have utilized their tunnel network to continually regroup despite much of its leadership being killed. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025

When a partner continually feels trapped behind excuses or counterattacks, the original frustration then hardens into resentment. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

Openings will continually periodically through until 2026, where once finished – 12 houses will be available. —Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025

The pace of change in the business world is relentless, and accountants are continually challenged to adapt. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English contynuely, from continuel continual + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above