Increasing (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

(music) increasing in tempo and/or volume.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The band started the song with a slow melody that was increasing in tempo as the minutes passed.
• As the music reached its climax, the volume was increasing to a deafening level that had the crowd jumping.
• The piano concerto began softly, but the music was increasing in intensity with every passing note.
• Throughout the song, the beat was increasing, with the drummer pounding out a frenetic rhythm.
• The orchestra's rendition of the classical piece was masterful, with the strings increasing in volume and the woodwinds adding a soaring countertpoint.

Antonyms

• Decreasing

Meaning ²

Becoming greater or larger; "increasing prices".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• Increasing demands for the product led to a rise in sales.
• The increasing popularity of social media has influenced online marketing strategies.
• There's concern about the increasing number of patients in the hospital due to the outbreak.
• Increasing traffic congestion in the city has led to the development of new public transportation systems.
• The increasing competition in the market has forced companies to rethink their business models.

Antonyms

• Decreasing