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Term: oppressively

Part of Speech: adverb

Senses/Usages:

1. in a manner causing severe discomfort, distress, or burden
• Sample sentence: The heat in the room was oppressively hot, making it difficult to concentrate.
2. in a manner that exercises unjust or cruel power
• Sample sentence: The dictator ruled oppressively, suppressing any form of opposition.
3. in an overbearing or overwhelming manner
• Sample sentence: The responsibility of organizing the event weighed oppressively on her shoulders.

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