gradual
adjective
uk
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/ us
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/gradual improvement There has been a gradual improvement in our sales figures over the last two years.
- Her conversion to Buddhism/Islam was a very gradual process.
- There has been a gradual degeneration of the judicial system in the last few years.
- He suffered a gradual loss of memory.
- There is a gradual build-up of suspense throughout the film, until it comes to an unexpected ending.
- He lamented the gradual disintegration of family values.