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- [uh-pres-iv]
- /əˈprɛs ɪv/
- /əˈpres.ɪv/
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- [uh-pres-iv]
- /əˈprɛs ɪv/
Definitions of oppressively word
- adjective oppressively burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical: an oppressive king; oppressive laws. 1
- adjective oppressively causing discomfort by being excessive, intense, elaborate, etc.: oppressive heat. 1
- adjective oppressively distressing or grievous: oppressive sorrows. 1
- noun oppressively In an oppressive manner. 1
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Origin of oppressively
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Medieval Latin oppresīvus, equivalent to oppress(us) (see oppress) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Oppressively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oppressively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
oppressively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oppressively
adverb oppressively
- cruelly — willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- tyrannically — of or characteristic of a tyrant.
- repressively — tending or serving to repress: repressive laws.
- despotically — of, relating to, or of the nature of a despot or despotism; autocratic; tyrannical.
Antonyms for oppressively
adverb oppressively
- fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
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