oppressiveness

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McDermott’s writing is often called “gemlike,” but that speaks to pressure as much as prettiness, as Tricia navigates war, marital strife and the increasing oppressiveness of the crowd of military wives that surrounds her.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2023

That’s likely intentional, since the paintings are so attuned to the oppressiveness of interior spaces.

From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2022

The symbolism around lack of identity is obvious to the point of oppressiveness: clouds of smoke, hosts of theater costumes in Ella’s garret.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2021

And let’s not forget the most fashion-forward prison outfits in film history, which combine the precious charm of Wes Anderson with the oppressiveness of a penal system.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2018

But there was an oppressiveness in the atmosphere which portended a change, and ever and anon came a low boom of thunder.

From 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War by Mitford, Bertram