Meaning
oppressive, stifling
- weighing heavily on the mind or spirits; causing distress or anxiety
- uncomfortably hot and humid (of weather or atmosphere)
In a sentence
C'era un caldo opprimente che rendeva difficile persino camminare.
There was an oppressive heat that made even walking difficult.
L'atmosfera nella stanza era diventata pesante e opprimente.
The atmosphere in the room had become heavy and stifling.
Non sopportava più l'ansia opprimente dovuta a quel lavoro.
She could no longer stand the oppressive anxiety caused by that job.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| opprimente | masculine · singular |
| opprimente | feminine · singular |
| opprimenti | masculine · plural |
| opprimenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Present participle of 'opprimere' used adjectivally; takes -e (sg.) and -i (pl.).