oppressively Definition
- 1in a manner that is cruel, harsh, or burdensome
- 2in a manner that causes discomfort or suffocation
Using oppressively: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oppressively" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The heat was oppressively intense.
Example
The silence in the room was oppressively awkward.
Example
The government's policies were oppressively restrictive.
oppressively Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for oppressively
📌
Summary: oppressively in Brief
'Oppressively' [uh-pres-iv-lee] describes something that is cruel, harsh, burdensome, or suffocating. It can be used to describe physical sensations like heat or emotional situations like awkward silences. For example, 'The heat was oppressively intense.'
