relieved

adjective B2

Meaning

Feeling reassured and free from anxiety or distress after a stressful situation has been resolved.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "relieved" with "relieving," which refers to the act of making something less severe.

Example Sentences

Are you relieved that the test is finally over ?
I felt relieved after finishing my final exam today .
She felt relieved after finishing her difficult exam on time .

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