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Definition of oppressively adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

oppressively

adverb
 
/əˈpresɪvli/
 
/əˈpresɪvli/
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  1. in a cruel and unfair way that does not give people the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people
    • The government has been behaving oppressively.
  2. oppressively hot extremely hot and unpleasant and without any fresh air synonym stiflingly
    • It was an oppressively hot day.
  3. in a way that makes you feel unhappy and anxious
    • The decor of the house was oppressively gloomy.
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