relieved

adjective

re·​lieved ri-ˈlēvd How to pronounce relieved (audio)
Synonyms of relievednext
: 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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Families are relieved services will continue uninterrupted, but the experience has left them reflecting how quickly stability can change for people who depend on these programs. Ubah Ali, CBS News, 24 June 2026 But one look at franchise icons Patrick Ewing and Walt Frazier — who both appeared a mix of relieved and stunned — communicated the weight lifted by the title. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026 Most employees would feel relieved. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 His relieved celebration told a story (click the link above). Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 June 2026 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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