oppressively

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Adverbial oppressively has 1 sense

oppressively - in a heavy and oppressive way; "it was oppressively hot in the office"
Derived from adjective oppressive₁

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Term: oppressively

Part of Speech: adverb

Senses/Usages:

in a manner causing severe discomfort, distress, or burden

Sample sentence: The heat in the room was oppressively hot, making it difficult to concentrate.

in a manner that exercises unjust or cruel power

Sample sentence: The dictator ruled oppressively, suppressing any form of opposition.

in an overbearing or overwhelming manner

Sample sentence: The responsibility of organizing the event weighed oppressively on her shoulders.

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