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

  • (..) Excellent. I hope you had more success than me. Well, if by success, you mean that your parenting troubles are over, yes. Congratulations, Stoick! Everyone is so relieved! Out with the old and in with the new, right? - No one will miss that nuisance! - We're throwing a party to celebrate! (..)
    2010 How to Train Your Dragon