Word
relieved
Phoneticsre·lieved, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈɫivd/
UK/ɹɪlˈiːvd/
Definition
adj. feeling happy and relaxed because a worry or problem has gone away.
adj. experiencing a sense of release from distress, anxiety, or physical discomfort.
Examples
“I am so relieved that you passed the exam.”
“The hikers felt immensely relieved when they finally spotted the rescue helicopter circling above the valley.”
“Market analysts were visibly relieved after the central bank announced it would maintain current interest rates, effectively ending weeks of nervous speculation regarding a potential hike.”
Examples
simple
“I am so relieved that you passed the exam.”
contextual
“The hikers felt immensely relieved when they finally spotted the rescue helicopter circling above the valley.”
complex
“Market analysts were visibly relieved after the central bank announced it would maintain current interest rates, effectively ending weeks of nervous speculation regarding a potential hike.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “relieved” in context.
Verb
01. feel relieved to hear
“I felt relieved to hear that everyone had made it home safely after the storm.”
verb + adj + infinitive
02. look relieved
“She looked relieved when the doctor told her the test results were negative.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. relieved and happy
“They were relieved and happy to finally be back on solid ground after the rough boat trip.”
adj + and + adj
04. relieved at the result
“The team was relieved at the result of the match, as they barely managed to win.”
adj + prep + noun
Adverb
05. immensely relieved
“The parents were immensely relieved when their missing child was found in the park.”
adv + adj
06. relieved that the news
“We were relieved that the news wasn't as bad as we had originally feared.”
adj + that-clause
07. visibly relieved
“He was visibly relieved after he finished his final presentation.”
adv + adj
Pitfall
I am relief that the exam is over.
I am relieved that the exam is over.
Use the adjective 'relieved' to describe a person's feelings; 'relief' is the noun for the feeling itself.
Real-World Examples
“But I felt so good to see her after three days (Friday), I am so happy and relieved," her mother said.” “At the final whistle Álvaro Arbeloa provided a study in pensiveness while Régis Le Bris simply looked relieved.” “Liam Lindsay passed up a chance to equalise, heading over in added time, to leave Schumacher a relieved man.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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