se
ria
lly
1
in consecutive parts or stages
- The novel was released serially in monthly magazine installments.
- The documentary aired serially, with each episode covering a different decade.
- The software updates were rolled out serially rather than all at once.
- The artist created her paintings serially, completing one before starting the next.
- The experiments were conducted serially to ensure accurate results.
Synonyms:
2
in a habitual or compulsive manner, especially in harmful or unlawful actions
- The con artist serially targeted elderly victims in multiple states.
- The CEO was accused of serially violating environmental regulations.
- The hacker serially breached corporate databases over several years.
- The politician serially lied to the public, damaging his credibility.
- The predator serially manipulated vulnerable individuals before being caught.
Synonyms: