relieved

Definition

  • adjective: feeling relaxed and happy because something difficult or unpleasant has been stopped, avoided, or made easier
  • adjective: experiencing or showing 'relief' especially from anxiety or pent-up emotions
  • synonyms: protrusive, mitigated

Examples

  • She signed a contract that 'relieved' him 'of' all responsibility regarding the business.

  • His latest book is a long, serious novel 'relieved' only by the occasional joke.

  • ('baseball') He 'relieved' the starting pitcher in the sixth inning.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That was crazy. What makes' t? How can you say that now. A job forever. That is a ridiculous choice that you have to make. Well, I am relieved. Now I need only one choice in my life. But Adam, why do they tell us that never before? Barry, but why would you want somewhere to doubt. (..)
    2007 Bee Movie