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Meanings of relieved in English

(Of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear.

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Extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary.

Usage of relieved in English
1
Investors are relieved its problem child has now found a new home.
The Irish Times
2
Didn't you hear the audience response?' I'm relieved they feel this way.
Love All The People
3
The vape industry says it's relieved the law change doesn't go further.
Radio NZ
4
Many performers who had already taken to the stage felt relieved today.
Radio NZ
5
While this might concern her staff, her family were actually rather relieved.
The Uncommon Reader
6
In all, 26 health and disability groups have been relieved of support.
The Irish Times
7
Opinion - The Prime Minister will be a relieved woman this week.
Radio NZ
8
I saw Topaz look across anxiously, then look relieved: Father was chuckling.
I capture the castle
9
She said the family had been relieved to hear of the arrest.
Radio NZ
10
Asad listened in relieved amazement; Rosamund caught her breath in sheer dismay.
The Sea-Hawk
11
She was relieved when the government announced the essential worker subsidy scheme.
Radio NZ
12
She told ITV News: I am really relieved to have been released.
The Guardian
13
The Lions are no doubt relieved to be on their way home.
The Guardian
14
That relieved him, and his body reminded him of a different need.
Quest for the well of souls
15
He laughed, relieved that he'd been able to turn the situation around.
Amagansett
16
Rage in trauma victims doesn't get relieved by externals like case closure.
Raging Heat
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