1. in a manner that compresses or reduces in size, volume, or extent
Usage: formal; technical
2. in a way that expresses or conveys much meaning in few words; concisely
Usage: formal

Examples

• The material was compressively molded into a dense block.
• She spoke compressively, fitting complex ideas into a brief statement.
• The gas was compressively reduced to half its original volume.
• The author wrote compressively, avoiding unnecessary elaboration.
• The spring acts compressively when force is applied to it.