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relieved

adjective

: feeling relaxed and happy because something difficult or unpleasant has been stopped, avoided, or made easier : feeling relief

Full Definition of RELIEVED

:  experiencing or showing relief especially from anxiety or pent-up emotions
— re·liev·ed·ly \-ˈlē-vəd-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of RELIEVED

1850

Rhymes with RELIEVED

aggrieved, bereaved, broad-leaved

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. relieved
  2. relieve
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