compressive

adjective

com·pres·sive kəm-ˈpre-siv

: of or relating to compression

: tending to compress

compressively adverb

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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 Its highly compressive fit, especially around the band, provides no-bounce, chest-stabilizing support — ideal for high-impact activities like running. —

Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 Testers were impressed by the combination of the compressive chest band and loose cups on this bra, which provided a balance of support and flexibility. —

Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024 The helmet works by applying a small compressive force across the entire surface of the scalp, causing the tiny capillaries around the hair follicle to collapse. —

Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for compressive