Vocabulary

徐々に

gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees

adverb
N3 freq #5

Example sentences

He gradually recovered his temper.

He is getting used to this rural life by degrees.

His strength slowly declined.

His health is improving little by little.

The ship gradually came in sight.

The servant gradually adjusted to his new surroundings.

Although it was a long way back to the station, little by little the old wagon drew near.

The bus picked up the speed gradually.