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

Over the past two-decades it’s been transformed—by resort development, Western second home buyers and more recently digital nomads—into an increasingly upscale playground. —Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025

At the same time, the focus on sustainability remains crucial, as consumers increasingly demand eco-conscious products amidst growing environmental regulations. —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025

The recent tariff increases on these essential components make our business model increasingly unsustainable. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025

However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own. —Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 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