relieved

/ rɪˈliːvd /

adjective

1. (postpositive; often foll by at, about, etc) experiencing relief, esp from worry or anxiety

2. mechanical engineering having part of the surface cut away to avoid friction or wear

Example Sentences

The Chu family are relieved the trial didn't come to a halt and now hope Skyler may one day benefit from the same gene therapy as his brother.

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With the players out on their feet, the Twickenham air still humming with tension, Argentina aggrieved and the England bench relieved, they couldn't.

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Adult children who are not “chosen” may feel relieved of a burden, or they may feel rejected, and perhaps not for the first time.

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"They were delighted and relieved when they saw it in the shops because it was a long time appearing," said Ms Lewis.

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In a slow slip event, stresses that build for months to years are relieved in movements of only a few centimeters that occur gradually over days, weeks or months.

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Related Words

• reassured www.thesaurus.com
• relaxed 
• satisfied