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

  • (..) Sir, to guarantee the private is not giving the inspecting officer a loaded weapon, sir. What's your fifth general order?. Sir, the fifth general order is to quit my post only when properly relieved, sir. What's this weapon's name, Private Pyle?. Sir, the private's weapon's name is Charlene, sir. (..)
    1987 Full Metal Jacket