softlybutsteadily
adverbUK /ˈsɒftli bʌt ˈstɛdɪli/
US /ˈsɔftli bʌt ˈstɛdəli/
Doing something in a quiet, gentle way but without stopping.
She softlybutsteadily practiced the piano every day until she could play the song.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Moving forward in a calm, unhurried way that keeps going.
The little stream flowed softlybutsteadily down the hill.
3. Making progress with small, quiet steps over time.
He softlybutsteadily learned new words by reading a little each night.
4. Acting with care and patience while still making steady effort.
They softlybutsteadily cleaned the whole classroom together.