oppressively
UK/ə'prɛsɪvli/US/ə'presɪvlɪ/
B1
Definitions
adv.
In a burdensome, suffocating way
压迫地；令人窒息地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedop-against, toward
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
+
-lyin the manner of
=oppressively
oppressive + -ly. The adverb of oppressive (op- 'against, down on' + press = press down on). Often used of heat or atmosphere that bears down on you.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The afternoon was oppressively hot and humid.
- 2.
The room felt oppressively silent.