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

  • (..) I'm just working. How's all going? I had all the papers sent to your lawyer, who by the way is a total dick. I think he was very relieved to get them, I think we saved him from a massive heart attack, so we can both feel really good about it. Great, thanks. Hey, are you okay? (..)
    2013 Her
  • (..) Yeah you say anything remotely... sounds like... guilt, I'll stab you with this. I'll try. I feel.. ... relieved. I have so much energy... I just want to... move forward and I dont care who I disappoint. And I know that makes me an awful person... Now my parents are upset (..)
    2013 Her