relieved
Britishadjective
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(postpositive; often foll by at, about, etc) experiencing relief, esp from worry or anxiety
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mechanical engineering having part of the surface cut away to avoid friction or wear
Explanation
Were you nervous about that math test because you didn't study hard enough? Well, you'll be relieved to learn that it's been canceled. You can relax! What a relief. Relieved is the adjective equivalent to the noun "relief." To get relief is to be relieved. At the supermarket, they might have a whole section devoted to pain-relievers. Got a headache? Take a couple and you'll likely be relieved of your pain. Interestingly, you can also use relieved to describe someone who's been fired or had their responsibilities taken away. After one too many unfunny shows, the clown was relieved of his duties: he had to hand in his little red nose.
Vocabulary lists containing relieved
Because of Winn-Dixie
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Bronx Masquerade
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Novel Study: The Outsiders, Chapters 6–12
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Example Sentences
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The crew escaped physically unharmed, and he said his family was "relieved" he was back home safely.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
A Venezuelan official posted a video of their arrival, with most looking tired but relieved that their journey was nearing an end.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
A 27-year-old medical lab technician from the Iranian capital said he was relieved the bombing was over, but had little confidence the ceasefire would hold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
During the 1990s, the budget moved from a steep deficit to a turn-of-the-century surplus, which importantly relieved inflationary pressures that the Fed would otherwise have had to counter.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
After that, he went away happy, leaving us happy too, and relieved that Marlene was now officially allowed to stay.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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