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RELIEVED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Relieved.

How to pronounce relieved:

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Relieved - as an adjective satellite

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alleviatedeased

Extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

Example: "The jutting limb of a tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
juttingprojectedprojectingprotrudingstickingsticking out

Relieved - as a verb

To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

Example: "I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict."

To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.

To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).

To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty).

To lift up; to raise again.

To raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.).

To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to.

Example: "This shall not relieve either party of any obligations."

To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on.

To release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc.

(job) to free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place.

To make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief.

To go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate.

Relieved - as an adjective

Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.

Example: "She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished."

Example Sentences

"I felt relieved after finishing my final exams."
"He was relieved to hear that his flight was not delayed."
"The students were relieved when the difficult assignment was canceled."
"She looked relieved when she saw her lost dog return home."
"We were relieved to find out that the test had been postponed."
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Word Game Points

Is RELIEVED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, relieved is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RELIEVED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RELIEVED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relieved is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RELIEVED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RELIEVED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relieved is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RELIEVED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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