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

She’s relieved that medical societies are publishing their own recommendations and said she now trusts them more than the government.

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Grant told the Journal she was relieved that the property was being returned to the estate and “our relationship with Shawn Mathis is now finished.”

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“It sounds silly to say you’re relieved to find out that your brother is in a prison, but I was relieved to learn at least that he was physically safe,” she said.

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"There was definitely some frustration and we had some things that relieved pressure, but we stuck in there and got through in the end."

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“They might’ve been relieved that it was going on a low budget and being made on somebody’s lunch money.”

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Related Words

• reassured www.thesaurus.com
• relaxed 
• satisfied