The difference between Continually and Incessantly

When used as adverbs, continually means in a continual manner, whereas incessantly means in a manner without pause or stop, especially to the point of annoyance.


check bellow for the other definitions of Continually and Incessantly

  1. Continually as an adverb:

    In a continual manner; non-stop.

  2. Continually as an adverb:

    In regular or repeated succession; very often.

  1. Incessantly as an adverb:

    In a manner without pause or stop, especially to the point of annoyance; not ceasing.

    Examples:

    "He jabbered incessantly and annoyed everyone."

  2. Incessantly as an adverb (obsolete):

    immediately