liberating
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɪˌbɝˌeɪtɪŋ// UK //lˈɪbəɹˌeɪtɪŋ// lib·er·at·ing
adj. making you feel free from something that was limiting or worrying you. It is the feeling of being able to be yourself or do what you want.
adj. providing a sense of freedom from social conventions, emotional burdens, or physical constraints. Often describes a psychological shift after a restrictive situation ends.
Quitting that stressful job was a liberating experience.
Many people find that traveling alone is liberating because they can make every decision for themselves.
The artist described the transition from traditional oil painting to digital media as liberating, as it allowed for infinite experimentation without the cost of wasted materials.
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'feel', 'seem', or 'be'.