relieved
rih-LEEVD
Relieved (adjective) means feeling reassured or free from anxiety after a worry has passed. Example: “I felt so relieved when the missing cat finally walked through the door.”
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Feeling reassured or free from anxiety after a worry has passed.
"I felt so relieved when the missing cat finally walked through the door."
"He gave a relieved laugh as the plane touched down safely."
"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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more relieved
- Superlative
- most relieved
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Synonyms
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reassured
comforted
unburdened
eased
consoled
calmed
alleviated
projecting
sticking
projected
jutting
protruding
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Rhymes for relieved
See all rhymes for relieved →Frequently asked questions
What does “relieved” mean?
The word “relieved” means feeling reassured or free from anxiety after a worry has passed. In plain terms, feeling the ease that comes after a worry lifts.
How do you pronounce “relieved”?
“Relieved” is pronounced rih-LEEVD (/ɹɪˈliːvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “relieved” in a sentence?
Here is “relieved” used in a sentence: “She was relieved to hear the test results were negative.”
What part of speech is “relieved”?
“Relieved” is an adjective.
Is “relieved” a common word?
“Relieved” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between "relieved" and "relaxed"?
"Relieved" describes the specific feeling of anxiety lifting after a worry has passed, while "relaxed" describes a general state of being calm and free from tension. You feel relieved when a particular fear turns out fine; you feel relaxed simply when you are at ease.
What is the difference between "relieved" and "grateful"?
"Relieved" is about the easing of worry once a concern has passed, while "grateful" is about feeling thankful for something good. The two often occur together — you can be relieved a problem is over and grateful to those who helped — but they name different feelings.
What preposition follows "relieved"?
Several work: you can be "relieved at the news," "relieved by the outcome," or "relieved to hear" something. You are also often "relieved that" a worry has passed, with "that" introducing the reassuring fact.
Does "relieved" describe a temporary feeling or a lasting one?
"Relieved" usually describes a temporary reaction — the moment of reassurance right after a worry passes. It marks the point at which anxiety lifts, rather than a permanent state of mind.
