tenderlybutsurely
adverbUK /ˈtɛndəli bʌt ˈʃʊəli/
US /ˈtɛndərli bʌt ˈʃʊrli/
In a way that is gentle and slow but sure to happen.
The little plant grew tenderly but surely toward the sun.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a caring way that still makes steady progress.
She tenderly but surely helped the shy puppy trust her.
3. With soft, kind actions that lead to a certain result.
He tenderly but surely taught his little sister to ride a bike.
4. In a slow, loving way that does not give up.
The friends tenderly but surely fixed the broken kite together.