Relieved Definition & Meaning

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    • Synonyms relieved British / rɪˈliːvd /

    adjective

    1. (postpositive; often foll by at, about, etc) experiencing relief, esp from worry or anxiety

    2. mechanical engineering having part of the surface cut away to avoid friction or wear

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    But at least he left us on a steady footing, relieved that we weren’t wrong about him after all.

    From Salon

    "If you see her now," Abdullah smiles, "she looks normal. I am very relieved."

    From BBC

    I remember feeling relieved that I would not be around when it was opened.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    She was relieved to see the pardon, because she assumed it meant Cuellar was innocent.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    His granddaughter said the family were now simply relieved he was home for Christmas.

    From BBC

    Related Words

    • reassured
    • relaxed
    • satisfied

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