"Oppressively" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
In a way that is harshly dominant or controlling; in a manner that is excessively restrictive or burdensome, often to the point of causing distress or discomfort. The atmosphere was oppressively hot and humid.
To oppress someone or something means to use power or authority to make them feel miserable, unhappy, or helpless, often in a cruel or unjust way.