Gradually, she realized that he wasn't telling her the truth. The bank slopes gradually down to the river.

The meaning of GRADUALLY is in a gradual manner. How to use gradually in a sentence.

Define gradually. gradually synonyms, gradually pronunciation, gradually translation, English dictionary definition of gradually. adj. Occurring or developing slowly or by small increments: gradual erosion; a …

Definition of gradually adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If something changes or is done gradually, it changes or is done in small stages over a long period of time, rather than suddenly. Gradually we learned to cope.