Antonyms of gradual from BoostVocab

gradual

/'grædʒuəl/

adjective
(of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt
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"a gradual slope"

Similar:

easy sloping gentle

Opposite:

steep
adjective
proceeding in small stages
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"a gradual increase in prices"

Similar:

stepwise bit-by-bit gradational gradatory graduated in small stages piecemeal step-by-step

Opposite:

sudden
noun
(Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass
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type of:
antiphony antiphon

Antonyms of gradual

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