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Relieved: meaning, definitions and examples

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relieved

 

[ rɪˈliːvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling of reassurance

Feeling no longer worried or anxious; reassured.

Synonyms

calmed, comforted, reassured

Examples of usage

  • I felt relieved when I found out that my family was safe.
  • She was relieved to hear that the test results were negative.
Context #2 | Adjective

stress relief

Providing a feeling of relaxation or release from tension or stress.

Synonyms

comforting, relaxing, soothing

Examples of usage

  • The hot bath was a relieved experience after a long day at work.
  • He let out a relieved sigh after finishing the difficult task.

Translations

Translations of the word "relieved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aliviado

🇮🇳 राहत महसूस करना

🇩🇪 erleichtert

🇮🇩 lega

🇺🇦 полегшений

🇵🇱 ulżony

🇯🇵 安心した (あんしんした)

🇫🇷 soulagé

🇪🇸 aliviado

🇹🇷 rahatlamış

🇰🇷 안도하는 (andohaneun)

🇸🇦 مرتاح

🇨🇿 ulevený

🇸🇰 uvoľnený

🇨🇳 宽慰的 (kuān wèi de)

🇸🇮 olajšan

🇮🇸 léttur

🇰🇿 жеңілденген

🇬🇪 განთავისუფლებული

🇦🇿 rahatlanmış

🇲🇽 aliviado

Etymology

The word 'relieved' originates from the Old French word 'relever', meaning 'to raise, relieve'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the sense of 'to alleviate pain, distress, anxiety'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the 16th century, conveying a sense of being free from worry or anxiety.

See also: relief, relieve, reliever.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,428, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.