smothering (adjective)

1. The smothering layers of heavy fabric make this dress an iconic fashion statement of the Victorian era.

2. The author's descriptive writing created a smothering atmosphere that added suspense to the story.

3. The artist's painting depicted a crowded subway station with smothering heat and lack of fresh air.

4. During the London smog in 1952, smothering air pollution engulfed the city and caused severe health problems.