adjective
relieved
rih-LEEVD
adjective
1
Feeling reassured or free from anxiety after a worry has passed.
"She was relieved to hear the test results were negative."
How to Use Relieved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling the ease that comes after a worry lifts.
Common pairings
relieved to hear
feel relieved
Word Forms
more relieved comparative, most relieved superlative
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She was _____ to hear the test results were negative.