- oppressive⇄adv. oppressively.
- oppressive⇄noun oppressiveness.
- oppressive⇄oppressive, adjective.
1. hard to bear; burdensome.
Ex. The great heat was oppressive. ... an oppressive modesty that found vent in endless apologies (Elizabeth Gaskell).
2. harsh; severe; unjust.
Ex. Oppressive measures were take