Relief: meaning, definitions and examples
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relief
[ rɪˈliːf ]
feeling
a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The news of her safe arrival was a great relief to her family.
- I felt a sense of relief wash over me as I finally handed in my assignment.
action
the removal or lightening of something oppressive, painful, or distressing
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The relief of poverty is a key goal for many humanitarian organizations.
- The medication provided instant relief from his headache.
sculpture
sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background of the same material
Synonyms
bas-relief, embossment, projection
Examples of usage
- The artist used a relief technique to create depth in the sculpture.
- The relief on the monument depicted scenes from the war.
Translations
Translations of the word "relief" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alívio
🇮🇳 राहत
🇩🇪 Erleichterung
🇮🇩 kelegaan
🇺🇦 полегшення
🇵🇱 ulga
🇯🇵 安心 (anshin)
🇫🇷 soulagement
🇪🇸 alivio
🇹🇷 rahatlama
🇰🇷 안도 (ando)
🇸🇦 راحة
🇨🇿 úleva
🇸🇰 úľava
🇨🇳 宽慰 (kuānwèi)
🇸🇮 olajšanje
🇮🇸 léttir
🇰🇿 жеңілдік
🇬🇪 შვება
🇦🇿 rahatlama
🇲🇽 alivio
Word origin
The word 'relief' originated from the Old French term 'relief', meaning 'assistance' or 'comfort'. It later evolved in Middle English to represent the alleviation of pain or distress. The concept of 'relief' has been integral to human experiences of comfort, support, and artistic expression throughout history.