oppressively
🇺🇸
/əˈpresɪvli/
🇬🇧
/əˈpresɪvli/
adverb
R
In a way that controls or limits people in an unfair manner.
The new rules felt oppressively restrictive, making it hard for anyone to express themselves freely.
R
In a way that is very hot and stuffy, making it uncomfortable.
The weather was oppressively hot, with no breeze to offer relief.
R
In a way that causes feelings of sadness or unease.
The room was dimly lit, creating an oppressively somber mood.
translation
In a way that controls or limits people in an unfair manner.; In a way that is very hot and stuffy, making it uncomfortable.; In a way that causes feelings of sadness or unease.