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Oppressive
Weather Context![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'oppressive' to describe extreme discomfort due to weather, like heat or humidity. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/UMuzgPTqsBIRoeHobQK91fXPvAY.webp)
Sensory Effect![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
It's often used when the environment's effects are almost tangible, as if you can feel the weight. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/aec5RlnzIUOOjO54ZMOfyKBtIQg.webp)
Not Always Literal![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe situations that feel overwhelmingly negative. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/wmUH78xQpvpolP6UBccu3cmnQ.webp)