increasingly

adverb

in·​creas·​ing·​ly in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē 

ˈin-ˌkrē-

: to an increasing degree

an increasingly dangerous situation

Examples of increasingly in a Sentence

People are becoming increasingly aware of this problem.

Increasingly, scientists are questioning the data.

The situation grew increasingly hopeless.

Recent Examples on the Web

Brands are increasingly held accountable for their sourcing, governments are acting decisively to restrict industrial water use, and communities are demanding accountability for polluted waterways. —Ken Katz, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025

There was also no mention in Trump's social media post of television series — an increasingly popular and profitable sector of production for the screen. —CBS News, 4 May 2025

Companies that adapt quickly will maintain their connection to customers, while those that ignore this shift are at risk of becoming increasingly difficult to find. —John Werner, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

In a similar vein, the name Pius would evoke memories of Pius XII, whose role during World War II has been increasingly criticized, Temple added. —Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for increasingly

• unceasingly

Kids Definition

increasingly

adverb

in·​creas·​ing·​ly in-ˈkrē-siŋ-lē 

ˈin-ˌkrē-

: to an increasing degree : more and more

the work became increasingly difficult