relieved

adjective
UK: /rɪˈliːvd/
US: /rɪˈliːvd/

  1. Feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened.

    1. I felt so relieved when I found my keys after searching everywhere. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was relieved to hear that her son was doing well in his new job. [ ] [ ]

  2. Experiencing a sense of liberation or freedom from worry, stress, or pain.

    1. After the exam, I felt relieved and could finally relax a little. [ ] [ ]
    2. He seemed relieved of his burden once he shared his problems with someone. [ ] [ ]
relieved verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of the verb 'relieve'. To alleviate or reduce something unpleasant.

    1. The medicine relieved my headache quickly and effectively. [ ] [ ]
    2. She relieved him of his duties when he was feeling overwhelmed at work. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "relieved" in English means: Feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened., Experiencing a sense of liberation or freedom from worry, stress, or pain..

The phonetic transcription of "relieved" is /rɪˈliːvd/ in British English and /rɪˈliːvd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "relieved": "I felt so relieved when I found my keys after searching everywhere.". More examples on the page.