increasingly bigger

USAGE SUMMARY

"increasingly bigger" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to express that something is growing in size or becoming larger in a progressive manner. For example, "The dogs in the shelter were becoming increasingly bigger as they grew older."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

34 human-written examples

Pilson said that deal presaged increasingly bigger deals for the major conferences.

The New York Times - Sports

In the mid '90s, however, as studio-dependent films like "Pulp Fiction," shook up critics and the box office, they also started to win increasing, increasingly bigger awards.

The New York Times

If Iraq's credit crunch makes the carrots of sectarian reconciliation within big government unsustainable, then Maliki may look to use increasingly bigger sticks.

The Guardian - Opinion

Interest in the event from Chinese investors has been high over the years, and increasingly bigger numbers have been coming to the event.

The New York Times

She, in turn, encouraged him to embrace increasingly bigger things: a nude model, a car, a tree, a bridge, a parliament, a cliff, an island.

The Guardian - Arts

It is also a sharp reversal from the two-year boom that ended last summer, one that saw increasingly bigger deals by private equity firms.

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

23 human-written examples

ALASKA is famous for big bears, big salmon, big mountains; and, increasingly, big legal trouble for its politicians.

The Economist

Diet drugs were increasingly big business, especially dinitrophenol, a wonder-pill of promise for the plump.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

In the apps world, music subscriptions are increasingly big business, alongside virtual gems and coins.

The Guardian - Tech

In the private, semiprivate, and nonprofit sectors, marquees tend to feature big donors and, increasingly, big corporations.

The New Yorker

There he meets a little old man who grows increasingly big and sinister — a brother of the sadistic schoolmaster in Pink Floyd's "The Wall".

The New Yorker

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "increasingly bigger", ensure that the context clearly establishes what is increasing in size. The phrase is most effective when quantifying the growth or comparing it to a previous state.

Common error

Avoid using "increasingly bigger" when a simpler adjective like "larger" or "greater" would suffice. Overusing comparative forms can make your writing sound verbose.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "increasingly bigger" functions as an adverbial modifier intensifying the adjective "bigger". According to Ludwig, it is correct and usable in written English, serving to emphasize a progressive increase in size or magnitude.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

59%

Science

25%

Wiki

5%

Less common in

Formal & Business

3%

Reference

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "increasingly bigger" is a grammatically correct and frequently used phrase to describe something growing in size or magnitude over time. Ludwig indicates that is valid in English. While sometimes potentially redundant, its strength lies in emphasizing the gradual nature of the increase. It appears commonly in news and media sources, and to a lesser extent in science and wiki contexts. When writing, be mindful of avoiding redundancy by making sure this construction adds value, choose instead more specific alternatives like "progressively larger" or "steadily growing" to avoid wordiness.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

progressively larger

Replaces "bigger" with "larger" maintaining the sense of growth but with a slightly more formal tone.

steadily growing

Shifts from a size comparison to a growth process, emphasizing the continuous nature of the increase.

constantly expanding

Focuses on the expansion aspect, implying a continuous increase in scope or size.

ever-increasing

Highlights the perpetual nature of the increase, suggesting a trend that continues indefinitely.

continually amplifying

Emphasizes the intensifying aspect of the increase, suggesting it is becoming more pronounced.

mounting in size

Focuses on the accumulation of size, indicating that the increase is happening gradually.

gradually augmenting

Indicates a slow and incremental increase, often with the connotation of improvement or enhancement.

on the rise

This idiom is a general term for an increase, but does not specify that the increase is in size.

becoming more prominent

Shifts the focus from physical size to importance or visibility, implying growth in influence or significance.

gaining magnitude

Uses a more technical term for size, suggesting the increase is measurable and significant.

FAQs

How can I use "increasingly bigger" in a sentence?

Use "increasingly bigger" to describe something that is growing in size or magnitude over time. For example, "The company faced "increasingly bigger" challenges as it expanded into new markets."

What are some alternatives to "increasingly bigger"?

Alternatives include "progressively larger", "steadily growing", or "constantly expanding". The best choice depends on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Is "increasingly bigger" redundant?

While not strictly incorrect, "increasingly bigger" can sometimes be redundant. Consider whether "larger" or "greater" alone would suffice. The addition of "increasingly" is valuable when you wish to emphasize the gradual nature of the increase.

How does "increasingly bigger" differ from "ever bigger"?

"Increasingly bigger" emphasizes a gradual process of growth, while "ever bigger" suggests a continuous, potentially limitless increase. "Increasingly bigger" indicates something is becoming larger step by step.