compressive

adjective

com·pres·sive kəm-ˈpre-siv

: of or relating to compression

: tending to compress

compressively adverb

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Hanes Sport Seamless Racerback Sports Bra Affordable and surprisingly supportive, this Hanes sports bra is a reviewer favorite for its compressive fit that offers bounce-free, chest-stabilizing support during high-impact workouts. —

Neha Tandon, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 Unlike the lightweight, high-stretch Align leggings, these tights offer a more supportive and compressive fit. —

Neha Tandon, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 As the days get shorter and colder, this is also the perfect time of year to upgrade your winter running gear for waterproof, warmer, brighter, or more compressive clothing to tackle the colder winter months. —

Adrienne So, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024 However, the tight, compressive fit around the ribcage may cause discomfort or back spillage, so be sure to get the right size. —

Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compressive