# relieved

/ɹiˈɫivd/ (US) · /ɹɪlˈiːvd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/relieved
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. feeling of comfort

adjective · CEFR B1

feeling happy and relaxed because a worry or problem has gone away.

For teachers: experiencing a sense of release from distress, anxiety, or physical discomfort.

- I was so relieved when I finally found my passport at the bottom of my bag.
- The rescue team felt immensely relieved when they established radio contact with the hikers, confirming that everyone had survived the storm unharmed.

## 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.

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