relieved
Word-form referencesrelieve
Pronunciations (2)
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/ɹɪˈliːvd/
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ɹɪˈliːvd
Adjective
Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.
- Examples
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She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished.
More examples (1)
In a single moment Montenegro and their supporters were given fresh impetus and encouragement. Beciraj tested Hart with a low shot before teenager Phil Jones, on his England debut, suffered an anxious moment when Stevan Jovetic went down under his challenge, leaving the youngster clearly relieved to see referee Stark wave away Montenegro's appeals.
Adjective
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
- Synonyms
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
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the jutting limb of a tree
massive projected buttresses
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his protruding ribs
a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck
Word forms
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