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

• again and again
• constantly
• frequently
• hourly
• much
• oft
• often
• oftentimes
• ofttimes
• over and over
• repeatedly

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

The beauty choices of this press tour are continually giving. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024

Despite being continually criticized by former head coach Dennis Allen, Miller has received praise from interim head coach Darren Rizzi. —Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024

This principle has propelled the company to continually innovate, adapt and anticipate the ever-changing needs of the beauty industry. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024

Never overlook the fact that MicroStrategy is continually issuing billions worth of zero-interest convertible securities to buy more Bitcoin. —Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above