relieved
word · lemma: relieve
Definition
Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult, worrying, or painful has ended or did not happen. It describes the release of stress, fear, or pressure.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used after verbs like 'feel', 'look', and 'be': 'I felt relieved', 'She looked relieved'. It usually follows bad news, stress, a mistake, or uncertainty ending. Don't confuse it with 'relaxed': 'relieved' is about stress going away for a specific reason.
Example Sentences
You could hear how relieved he was in his voice.
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I was relieved when the doctor said I was fine.
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She looked relieved after the test.
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We were relieved that the storm missed our town.
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Honestly, I was so relieved when she finally texted back.
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I'm just relieved it's over, to be honest.
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