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
The messenger disappeared thankfully and Miss Delmege retreated relievedly to her corner.
From The War-Workers by E.M. Delafield
"Few, wonderful few, now I tax myself," said Sergeant Pritchard, relievedly.
From Traffics and Discoveries by Rudyard Kipling
After all, the sheriff thought relievedly, Neptune's swift action, actuated by whatsoever motive, had saved the county and himself from a rather frightful episode.
From The Purple Heights by Marie Conway Oemler
