relieved

adjective

re·​lieved ri-ˈlēvd How to pronounce relieved (audio)
: experiencing or showing relief especially from anxiety or pent-up emotions
relievedly adverb

Examples of relieved in a Sentence

I was relieved to hear that you're feeling better. He was greeted at the door by his much relieved mother.
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For lack of a better word, excited, anxious, curious and relieved. H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 The relieved smile is a complete 180 from moments before, and the video ends on Jenner smiling, too, clearly proud that her big sis overcame her fear. Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024 Few people may be more relieved about President-elect Donald Trump's pending return to the White House than the more than 1,500 Americans charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Antonio Fins, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024 Those most relieved about President-elect Donald Trump's pending return to the White House are likely the more than 1,500 Americans charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for relieved 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of relieved was in 1850

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“Relieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relieved. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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