by degrees Sentence Examples

The temperature increased by degrees throughout the day, reaching its peak in the afternoon.
The patient's fever gradually decreased by degrees as the medication took effect.
The company's profit margin has been climbing by degrees over the past several quarters.
The slope of the hill became steeper by degrees as we approached its summit.
The severity of the storm intensified by degrees, eventually becoming a Category 5 hurricane.
The level of confidence in the new CEO eroded by degrees due to repeated missteps.
The paint color subtly changed by degrees as the light shifted from morning to evening.
The ice cream melted by degrees, leaving only a puddle in the bowl.
The relationship between the two friends weakened by degrees over time.
By degrees, the old woman's memories faded into obscurity.

by degrees Meaning

very slowly

very slowly

piece by piece, little by little,gradually, slowly, piecemeal,gradationally, inchmeal, fractionally,bit by bit, imperceptibly

suddenly, abruptly,sharply, hastily, precipitously,acutely, steeply

The temperature increased by degrees throughout the day, reaching its peak in the afternoon.

The patient's fever gradually decreased by degrees as the medication took effect.

The company's profit margin has been climbing by degrees over the past several quarters.

The slope of the hill became steeper by degrees as we approached its summit.