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/rɪˈliːvd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to free from a burden or distress.
The manager relieved the employee of some of their duties to ease their workload.
adjective
free from stress or anxiety; feeling a sense of relief.
She felt relieved after finishing her final exams.
having had a burden or worry taken away; comforted.
The family was relieved to hear that the missing child had been found safe.
lessened in intensity or severity.
He was relieved to discover that the storm had passed.
Etymology
From the verb 'relieve', which comes from Old French 'reliever', from Latin 'relevare', meaning to lighten.
Common Phrases and Expressions
relieved to hear
To feel comforted by receiving good news.
a relieved sigh
A sigh indicating that one is no longer worried.
relieved of duty
No longer required to perform a responsibility.
Related Words
relief
A feeling of reassurance and relaxation that follows sadness or distress.
relieve
To make (a burden) less severe.
Slang Meanings
Chill
After learning the project was approved, he felt totally chill.
Breathe easy
Now that the presentation is over, I can finally breathe easy.