compressive

adjective

com·pres·sive kəm-ˈpre-siv

: of or relating to compression

: tending to compress

compressively adverb

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Skims’ sculpting and compressive base layers are paired with The North Face’s outwear, enhancing the body’s natural curves, a signature element of Skims found in its product lines from bras to loungewear. —

Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 On closer inspection, the team found that the fungus breaks down the lignin in the wood, the natural polymer that provides stiffness and compressive strength. —

Michael Irving, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024 The Daily Legging, with its soft, thick, compressive but comfortable fabric, high waist and drawstring, is a favorite of one SELF writer. —

Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024 The compressive yoga pants come in four colors, from brown to olive green, and tall, regular, and petite sizing, which is great news for short women like me. —

Erin Johnson, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compressive