Pronunciation: /ˈɡrædʒ.uəl/
adjective proceeding in small stages or gradual steps
A1 The teacher explained the lesson in a gradual manner so all the students could understand.
A2 The company is experiencing a gradual increase in sales over the past few months.
B1 The patient's recovery was gradual but steady, with improvements seen each day.
B2 The artist's style evolved in a gradual way over the course of several years.
C1 The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident in a gradual manner.
C2 The political changes in the country occurred in a gradual and systematic fashion.
adverb in a gradual manner
A1 The sun sets gradually in the evening.
A2 She is gradually getting better at playing the piano.
B1 The company implemented changes gradually to avoid disruption.
B2 The artist's popularity grew gradually over the years.
C1 The effects of climate change are gradually becoming more evident.
C2 The novel's plot unfolds gradually, keeping the reader engaged.
formal The company implemented a gradual increase in prices to avoid shocking customers.
informal I've been making gradual progress on my project, taking it one step at a time.
slang I'm slowly but surely getting there, just taking it easy and making gradual moves.
figurative The sun's gradual descent behind the mountains marked the end of another day.
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