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Webster 1828 Edition


Relieved

RELIE'VED

, pp.
1.
Freed from pain or other evil; eased or cured; aided; succored; dismissed from watching.
2.
Alleviated or removed; as pain or distress.

Definition 2024


relieved

relieved

English

Adjective

relieved (comparative more relieved, superlative most relieved)

  1. Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.
    She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished.
    • 2011, Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England
      In a single moment Montenegro and their supporters were given fresh impetus and encouragement. Beciraj tested Hart with a low shot before teenager Phil Jones, on his England debut, suffered an anxious moment when Stevan Jovetic went down under his challenge, leaving the youngster clearly relieved to see referee Stark wave away Montenegro's appeals.

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Verb

relieved

  1. simple past tense and past participle of relieve