oppressive
adjective/əˈprɛsɪv/
Frequency rank: #8,137 most common English word
Meaning
Causing a feeling of being heavily burdened or uncomfortable; harsh and overwhelming.
Example sentence
The oppressive heat made it impossible to work outside during the afternoon.
Synonyms & related words
- suffocating
- overwhelming
- stifling
- unbearable
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