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
Example Sentences
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“It’s not contentious at the moment. Katy is, of course, upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.”
From MarketWatch
"When I finally got diagnosed I felt relieved," she said.
From BBC
They looked exhausted and relieved on full-time, like they'd had a brush with ghosts rather than dragons.
From BBC
“I feel relieved but also a bit disoriented,” said Beth Benike, the owner of Busy Baby, a Minnesota-based seller of baby products.
"It makes me a little sad he's growing so fast, but I'm relieved to see he's making friends."
From Barron's
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