adjective
Uncommon
relieving
rih-LEE-vihng
Relieving (adjective) means bringing a sense of relief; easing worry or discomfort. Example: “It was relieving to finally get an answer from the doctor.”
adjective
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Bringing a sense of relief; easing worry or discomfort.
"It was relieving to finally get an answer from the doctor."
How to use relieving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that brings relief.
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Word forms
- Plural
- relievings
- Comparative
- more relieving
- Superlative
- most relieving
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Etymology
Formed from relieve and -ing.
Rhymes for relieving
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What does “relieving” mean?
The word “relieving” means bringing a sense of relief; easing worry or discomfort. In plain terms, something that brings relief.
How do you pronounce “relieving”?
“Relieving” is pronounced rih-LEE-vihng (/ɹɪˈliːvɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “relieving” in a sentence?
Here is “relieving” used in a sentence: “It was relieving to finally get an answer from the doctor.”
What part of speech is “relieving”?
“Relieving” is an adjective.
Is “relieving” a common word?
“Relieving” is an uncommon word in modern English.
