relieve
verb (used with object)
to ease or alleviate (pain, distress, anxiety, need, etc.).
relievedly
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a word derived from
relieve.
Example Sentences
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The gathering felt relievedly and consolingly like old times — nostalgic speeches, schmaltzy production numbers, teary tributes and all.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 5, 2021
Then he took off his microphone, relievedly explaining, "This is going to feel so good getting this thing off my chest."
From Reuters ● Apr. 29, 2011
A silent question was flashed at Gordon, and he nodded relievedly; then Vandersee stepped over and peered at Barry, giving a deft and tender touch here and there to displaced bandages.
From Gold Out of Celebes by Aylward Edward Dingle
She would be able to manage all right, now, Peter told her relievedly when Johnny left.
From Starr, of the Desert by B. M. Bower
She had borne her short homecomings unpalliated, and had flitted again relievedly.
From Miss Theodosia's Heartstrings by Annie Hamilton Donnell
