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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

Brimfield applauded relievedly and Morgan's kicked off again.

From Left Tackle Thayer by Barbour, Ralph Henry

"I'll put everything right—don't you worry," he said; and she smiled relievedly and went to her counter.

From The Coo-ee Reciter by Various

And even as she smiled a great lump came into her throat, and the bruise blurred before her eyes, and she was crying rackingly, relievedly, huddled there in her red plush corner.

From Fanny Herself by Ferber, Edna