relieved

British  

/ 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

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Example Sentences

But hopes that being relieved of the captaincy would result in a return to his best batting form have failed to come true.

From BBC

‘Sorry, yes,’ I say, trying not to let him see how relieved I am to get out of a day trip to an old folks’ home.

From Literature

"Having witnessed this harm firsthand... I am relieved that the judiciary has now delivered an appropriate decision," he said.

From Barron's

Most Americans no doubt are relieved by the majority’s common sense.

From The Wall Street Journal

I’m relieved, yet hit with a pang of guilt.

From Salon

Related Words

• reassured
• relaxed
• satisfied