1. maintained at a pressure higher than the surrounding atmosphere
Usage: often used of aircraft cabins or containers
2. subjected to physical or psychological pressure
Usage: informal

Examples

• The airplane cabin is pressurized for passenger comfort at high altitudes.
• The pressurized water tank supplies the entire building.
• She felt pressurized to make a decision quickly.
• The pressurized gas cylinder must be handled carefully.
• Students often feel pressurized during exam week.
• The pressurized suit allows astronauts to work in space.
• He seemed pressurized by his demanding schedule.