100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "oppressively"

Definition

"Oppressively" is an adverb that describes something done in a manner that is overwhelming, burdensome, or excessively harsh. It often conveys a sense of discomfort or suffocation, particularly in relation to heat, authority, or emotional weight.

Synonyms

• Stiflingly
• Overbearingly
• Harshly
• Tyrannically
• Burdensomely
• Weightily
• Intimidatingly

Antonyms

• Comfortably
• Freely
• Lightly
• Easily
• Gently
• Tolerantly

Examples

1. The heat was oppressively high during the summer months.
2. She felt oppressively anxious about the upcoming exam.
3. The manager spoke oppressively, leaving no room for discussion.
4. The atmosphere in the room was oppressively silent after the news was announced.
5. He wore an oppressively thick coat on the warm day.
6. The laws were enforced oppressively, causing fear among the citizens.
7. The humidity made the weather feel oppressively stifling.
8. She was oppressively aware of the judgmental stares around her.
9. The oppression in the regime was felt oppressively by all.
10. The darkness of the cave was oppressively thick, making it hard to breathe.
11. The noise in the crowded room was oppressively loud.
12. The weight of his responsibilities felt oppressively heavy.
13. She found his presence oppressively dominating in their conversations.
14. The oppressively bright sun made it hard to see.
15. They lived under oppressively strict rules that stifled their freedom.
16. The oppressively long meeting drained everyone's energy.
17. The pressure to succeed was oppressively intense.
18. He felt oppressively tired after working all night.
19. The landscape was oppressively barren, devoid of life.
20. Her oppressively loud laughter drew attention in the quiet café.
21. The villain's oppressively strong grip left no chance for escape.
22. The oppressively dense fog made driving treacherous.
23. His oppressively critical remarks made her doubt her abilities.
24. The oppressively hot conditions forced them to seek shade.
25. The music was played oppressively, filling the entire room.
26. They lived in an oppressively small apartment.
27. The pressure from his peers felt oppressively overwhelming.
28. The dictator ruled oppressively, silencing dissent.
29. The oppressively humid climate took a toll on their health.
30. Ideas were oppressively restricted under the new regime.
31. The oppressively bright lights made it hard to relax.
32. The oppressively crowded subway car was suffocating.
33. The stench in the room was oppressively foul.
34. She found it oppressively difficult to express her feelings.
35. The oppressively lengthy lecture tested everyone's patience.
36. The expectations placed on him felt oppressively high.
37. The oppressively dark clouds threatened to unleash a storm.
38. He felt oppressively trapped in his monotonous job.
39. The oppressively cold wind cut through her coat.
40. The burden of debt was oppressively present in their lives.
41. The oppressively complex rules were hard to follow.
42. She found the oppressively formal environment stifling.
43. The oppressively hot water in the bath made her feel dizzy.
44. The oppressively loud music made conversation impossible.
45. The oppressively thick air in the library made it difficult to concentrate.
46. His words hung oppressively in the air, creating tension.
47. The oppressively long wait left everyone anxious.
48. The oppressively strict dress code was a point of contention.
49. The oppressively high prices made it hard to enjoy the festival.
50. The oppressively bright colors made her feel uneasy.
51. The oppressively heavy atmosphere made it hard to breathe.
52. The oppressively tight schedule left no time for breaks.
53. The oppressively demanding job took a toll on her health.
54. The oppressively large crowd made it hard to move.
55. The oppressively hot sun beat down on them during the hike.
56. The oppressively loud arguments next door kept her awake.
57. She felt oppressively judged at the social gathering.
58. The oppressively formal event made everyone uncomfortable.
59. The oppressively narrow path was difficult to navigate.
60. The oppressively cold stare made him uneasy.
61. His oppressively negative attitude affected the whole team.
62. The oppressively thick smoke filled the room.
63. The oppressively long film tested the audience's patience.
64. The oppressively slow progress was frustrating.
65. The oppressively loud machinery drowned out all conversation.
66. The oppressively structured environment stifled creativity.
67. The oppressively heavy rain made it hard to see.
68. The oppressively rigid hierarchy left little room for input.
69. The oppressively demanding schedule left her exhausted.
70. The oppressively oppressive heat made them seek air conditioning.
71. The oppressively tight deadlines caused stress.
72. The oppressively dark room made him feel anxious.
73. The oppressively large expectations weighed heavily on her.
74. The oppressively loud arguments echoed through the halls.
75. The oppressively crowded event was overwhelming.
76. The oppressively strict guidelines made it hard to be creative.
77. The oppressively thick fog limited visibility on the road.
78. The oppressively formal attire felt uncomfortable.
79. The oppressively warm climate took some getting used to.
80. The oppressively heavy workload left him drained.
81. The oppressively intense pressure to perform was palpable.
82. The oppressively loud music made it hard to think.
83. The oppressively humid air clung to her skin.
84. The oppressively harsh criticism stung.
85. The oppressively long commute was exhausting.
86. The oppressively intense competition stressed everyone out.
87. The oppressively rigid schedule left no room for spontaneity.
88. The oppressively thick silence was unsettling.
89. The oppressively competitive atmosphere made it hard to relax.
90. The oppressively heavy curtains blocked out all light.
91. The oppressively strict rules stifled their creativity.
92. The oppressively loud machines made conversation impossible.
93. The oppressively thick fog made navigation difficult.
94. The oppressively high humidity made it hard to breathe.
95. The oppressively formal event left guests feeling uncomfortable.
96. The oppressively negative environment affected morale.
97. The oppressively long wait took its toll on everyone's patience.
98. The oppressively bright lights made her squint.
99. The oppressively cold wind made her shiver.
100. The oppressively demanding project pushed him to his limits.