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Schleichend Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Schleichend" is mainly used as adjective meaning "creeping", "gradual" or "insidious". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "schleichend"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "schleichend" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Occurring gradually and subtly"
"Schleichend", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That occurs gradually and without being easily noticed."
- Translation(s): creeping, gradual, insidious, subtle
- Synonym(s): allmählich, langsam
- Antonym(s): plötzlich, abrupt
- Related word(s): schleichen, schleichend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Krankheit entwickelte sich schleichend über Jahre.
- Der Einfluss der neuen Technologie ist schleichend gewachsen.
- Die Veränderungen im Unternehmen waren schleichend und kaum bemerkbar.
2.) "Slowly and gradually, imperceptibly"
"Schleichend", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In a slow and gradual manner, without being easily perceived."
- Translation(s): gradually, slowly, imperceptibly, subtly
- Synonym(s): allmählich, langsam
- Antonym(s): schnell, plötzlich
- Related word(s): schleichen, schleichend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Preise steigen schleichend an.
- Er bewegte sich schleichend durch den Raum.
- Die Veränderungen traten schleichend auf.