Relief

/rɪˈliːf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

She felt a sense of relief when she received the good news about her test results.

The removal or reduction of pain, distress, or difficulty.

The medication provided immediate relief from the headache.

Assistance or aid provided to those in need, particularly in emergencies.

The organization is collecting donations for disaster relief efforts.

A change in the intensity or level of difficulty, resulting in a more favorable condition.

The old tax policy caused financial strain, but the new relief measures are helping families.

A sculptural technique for projecting figures or designs from a flat background.

The church features beautiful relief carvings on its exterior walls.

Middle English, from Old French 'relever' meaning 'to raise up or alleviate'.

sigh of relief:

A feeling of reassurance after fear or worry is removed.

relief effort:

An organized attempt to assist those in need, typically after a disaster.

on relief:

Receiving assistance from a social service or government program.

take a load off:

To relieve oneself of burdens, often by resting.

Relief, in terms of getting rid of stress or worry.

After finishing my exams, the relief hit me like a ton of bricks.

A sense of relaxation after a stressful event.

It was such a relief to finally let go of that project.