oppressively

• Наречие, означающее 'жестоким, суровым или обременительным образом'. Описывает действия или условия, которые тяжело давят, вызывают дискомфорт или создают ощущение подавляющего давления, часто в социальном, политическом или атмосферном контексте.

An adverb meaning 'in a harsh, cruel, or burdensome manner.' It describes actions or conditions that weigh heavily, cause discomfort, or create a sense of overwhelming pressure, often in a social, political, or atmospheric context.

1. In a harsh or cruel mannerC1formal

   In a way that is unjustly severe, cruel, or burdensome.

   Угнетающе

   • The dictator ruled oppressively, silencing all dissent.
   • The workers were treated oppressively by their managers.
   • The regime oppressively controlled every aspect of daily life.

   Синонимыbrutallycruellyharshlymercilesslyrelentlesslyseverely

   Антонимыgentlykindlyleniently

2. In a heavy or suffocating wayC1formal

   In a manner that feels overwhelmingly heavy, stifling, or uncomfortable.

   Гнетуще

   • The heat was oppressively humid that afternoon.
   • The silence in the room was oppressively tense.
   • The fog hung oppressively over the city.

   Синонимыcrushinglystuffily