Steadily
/ˈstɛd.ɪ.li/noun
In a constant, even, and unhurried way.
Did you know?The word comes from the same old root as “stead” and “steadfast,” originally tied to a place where something stands securely, not a mystical force but a very physical sense of stability.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
stede
“A place, site, or position”
Old English
OE
stǣdig
“Firm, fixed, steady”
Middle English
ME
stedefast
“Firmly fixed; constant”
Late Middle English
ME
stedili
“In a steady or unwavering manner”
Modern English
English
steadily
“In a constant, even, and unhurried way”