liberated
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɪˌbɝˌeɪtɪd// UK //lˈɪbəɹˌeɪtɪd// lib·er·at·ed
adj. free from restrictions, control, or traditional rules. You use this word when someone or something has gained freedom.
adj. free from external control, authority, or traditional restrictions. Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel' or 'become'.
She felt liberated after quitting her stressful job.
The new policy liberated small businesses from heavy taxes and complex paperwork.
The artist's later works, liberated from the strict conventions of classical realism, explored bold colors and abstract forms.
Usage
Often used predicatively after linking verbs; can also modify nouns attributively.