progressive

adjective
UK: /prəˈɡresɪv/
US: /prəˈɡresɪv/

  1. Gradually developing or increasing over time; happening step by step.

    1. She experienced a progressive improvement in her health after surgery.
    2. The company adopted a progressive approach to employee training, focusing on long-term growth.

  2. Favoring or advocating for social reform or new, liberal ideas.

    1. He's a progressive politician who supports environmental protection.
    2. The newspaper is known for its progressive stance on social justice issues.

  3. Relating to or characterized by a style of music that experiments with complex structures and unconventional sounds.

    1. They enjoy listening to progressive rock bands like Pink Floyd and Yes.
    2. The band's new album features elements of progressive metal and jazz fusion.

Synonyms

forward-thinking radical liberal
progressive noun

  1. A person who advocates for social or political reform.

    1. She is a progressive who fights for equal rights.
    2. The rally was attended by progressives from all over the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "progressive" in English means: Gradually developing or increasing over time; happening step by step., Favoring or advocating for social reform or new, liberal ideas., Relating to or characterized by a style of music that experiments with complex structures and unconventional sounds..

The phonetic transcription of "progressive" is /prəˈɡresɪv/ in British English and /prəˈɡresɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "progressive": forward-thinking, radical, liberal.

Example usage of "progressive": "She experienced a progressive improvement in her health after surgery.". More examples on the page.