relieved
You feel happy and relaxed because a worry or a problem has gone away.
Explanation at your level:
You feel relieved when a bad thing stops. If you lose your phone but find it, you are relieved. It is a very happy and calm feeling.
When you are worried about something, you feel nervous. When the worry goes away, you feel relieved. For example: 'I was relieved when the rain stopped so we could play outside.'
Being relieved is a common reaction to good news after a period of uncertainty. You might feel relieved when you finish a difficult task or when you hear that a friend is safe after being sick.
The term relieved often captures the nuance of 'post-stress' recovery. It is not just happiness; it is the specific absence of previous anxiety. It is frequently used in professional settings, such as being relieved to hear a project deadline was extended.
At this level, relieved can be used to describe a collective emotional state. A crowd might be 'visibly relieved' when a crisis is averted. It signifies a transition from a state of high alert to one of composure.
In literary contexts, relieved can imply a sense of liberation. It suggests that the subject has been unburdened from a psychological weight. It is often contrasted with 'anxious' or 'apprehensive' to highlight the shift in internal narrative.
30 सेकंड में शब्द
- Adjective describing relief
- Used after worry
- Common in daily life
- Rooted in 'relever'
When you are relieved, you are experiencing a sudden sense of peace. It usually happens right after you have been worried about something, like an upcoming test or a missing item.
Think of it as the emotional equivalent of taking a deep breath after holding it for a long time. The tension that was sitting in your chest or shoulders simply melts away, leaving you feeling calm and comfortable again.
The word relieved comes from the Old French word relever, which means 'to raise again' or 'to lift up.' This is a beautiful way to think about it—when you are stressed, you feel weighed down, and relief literally 'lifts' you back up.
Historically, it was often used in military contexts to describe soldiers being 'relieved' of their duty, meaning they were finally allowed to rest after a long shift. Over time, the meaning shifted from physical rest to the emotional comfort we feel today.
You use relieved to describe a person's state of mind. It is very common to say 'I was relieved to hear...' or 'She felt relieved when...'
In formal writing, you might see it used to describe a situation, such as 'the relieved tension in the room.' In casual conversation, it is often paired with an exclamation like 'Oh, I'm so relieved!' to show immediate reaction to good news.
Idioms often describe the feeling of relief. A weight off my shoulders means a problem is gone. Breathe a sigh of relief is the physical act of exhaling after stress. Out of the woods means you are no longer in danger. Clear the air means resolving a misunderstanding. Easy does it is a way to stay calm.
Relieved is an adjective that follows 'to be' verbs (e.g., 'I am relieved'). It is pronounced with two syllables, with the stress on the second: ri-LEEVD.
It rhymes with 'achieved,' 'received,' and 'believed.' When speaking, ensure you emphasize the 'd' sound at the end to distinguish it from the verb 'relieve.'
Fun Fact
It shares a root with 'relevant'!
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'r' and 'i' sound.
Slightly more nasal 'i' sound.
Common Errors
- Pronouncing as 're-live-d'
- Missing the 'd' sound
- Stress on first syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
एडवांस्ड
Grammar to Know
Adjective usage
I am relieved.
Infinitive after adjectives
Relieved to see.
Past participles as adjectives
The relieved man.
Examples by Level
I am relieved.
I feel happy now.
Adjective usage
I was relieved to find my keys.
She felt relieved when the test finished.
We were relieved to see the sun.
He is relieved to be home.
They were relieved by the news.
I feel relieved now.
Are you relieved?
She was relieved.
I breathed a sigh of relief.
He was relieved that he didn't have to go.
She felt relieved of her duties.
We were relieved to hear the good news.
I am so relieved you are okay.
They were relieved to finish the work.
He looked relieved.
I felt relieved when the meeting ended.
I was immensely relieved to hear the results.
She was visibly relieved by his arrival.
He felt a profound sense of being relieved.
They were relieved that the danger had passed.
I was relieved to find the solution.
The staff was relieved to get a break.
She was relieved of her heavy burden.
We were relieved by the outcome.
The public was relieved that the crisis was over.
He felt a wave of being relieved wash over him.
She was relieved to be free of the obligation.
They were relieved to reach the summit.
I was relieved to see the tension dissipate.
He was relieved to find the truth.
She felt relieved of all responsibility.
We were relieved by the sudden change.
The weary traveler felt relieved of his exhaustion.
She was relieved to find her fears were groundless.
He was relieved to be unburdened by the past.
They were relieved to see the storm subside.
I was relieved to find a moment of peace.
She felt relieved of the pressure.
He was relieved to be among friends.
We were relieved to find the path forward.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
Idioms & Expressions
"breathe a sigh of relief"
to feel better after worry
We breathed a sigh of relief when the plane landed.
neutral"a weight off one's shoulders"
feeling free from a problem
Telling the truth was a weight off my shoulders.
neutral"out of the woods"
no longer in danger
The patient is out of the woods now.
neutral"clear the air"
resolve a conflict
We talked to clear the air.
neutral"easy does it"
stay calm/go slow
Easy does it, don't rush.
casual"peace of mind"
feeling safe and calm
I just want some peace of mind.
neutralEasily Confused
Both imply calm.
Relieved requires past worry.
I am relaxed vs I am relieved.
Same root.
Noun vs Adjective.
I felt relief vs I felt relieved.
Same root.
Verb vs Adjective.
Please relieve me vs I am relieved.
Sounds similar.
Let go vs calm.
I was released vs I was relieved.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + be + relieved + to + verb
I was relieved to hear it.
Subject + be + relieved + that + clause
She was relieved that he arrived.
Subject + be + relieved + of + noun
He was relieved of his duties.
Subject + look + relieved
He looked relieved.
Subject + feel + relieved
I feel relieved.
शब्द परिवार
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
संबंधित
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Relieve is a verb, relieved is the adjective.
Relaxed is general; relieved implies a previous worry.
Relief is the noun, relieved is the adjective.
Only one 'd' at the end.
It is primarily for emotional state.
Tips
The 'Phew' Trick
Associate the word with the sound 'phew'.
After Anxiety
Only use it when you were worried first.
News Context
Listen to news reports for the word.
Adjective Rule
Use it after 'is', 'was', 'am'.
The 'd' sound
Don't drop the final d.
Verb vs Adjective
Don't say 'I relieved'.
French Roots
It comes from 'relever'.
Journaling
Write about your day.
Formal vs Casual
It works in both.
Prepositions
Use 'to' after relieved.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Re-LIVED: I feel like I have lived again!
Visual Association
A person dropping a heavy backpack.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Write three sentences about a time you felt relieved.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Old French / Latin
Original meaning: To raise again
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
None
Used frequently in news when a crisis ends.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- Relieved the deadline moved
- Relieved the project is done
- Relieved to finish
At school
- Relieved the test is over
- Relieved to pass
- Relieved about the grade
Travel
- Relieved to arrive
- Relieved to find my bag
- Relieved to be home
Health
- Relieved by the results
- Relieved to be better
- Relieved to be safe
Conversation Starters
"What is something that made you feel relieved recently?"
"Do you feel relieved when the weekend starts?"
"How do you act when you are relieved?"
"Can you describe a time you were relieved?"
"Is it easy to tell when someone is relieved?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you were worried but then felt relieved.
What is the best way to show you are relieved?
Describe a situation that would make anyone feel relieved.
Why is relief an important human emotion?
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
8 सवालYes, it is an emotional state.
Usually, we use 'relieved of pain' but it is more common for anxiety.
No, 'relieve' is the verb.
ri-LEEVD.
Yes, it means you were fired or removed from duty.
Yes, it is generally positive.
Yes, that is a common phrase.
Relief.
खुद को परखो
I was ___ when I found my cat.
Relieved fits the context of finding something lost.
What does relieved mean?
Relieved is about the end of worry.
Relieved is a verb.
Relieved is an adjective.
Word
मतलब
Correct meaning match.
I was relieved to be home.
स्कोर: /5
Summary
Relieved is the specific happiness you feel when a worry finally disappears.
- Adjective describing relief
- Used after worry
- Common in daily life
- Rooted in 'relever'
The 'Phew' Trick
Associate the word with the sound 'phew'.
After Anxiety
Only use it when you were worried first.
News Context
Listen to news reports for the word.
Adjective Rule
Use it after 'is', 'was', 'am'.
उदाहरण
I was relieved when I found my lost keys in my bag.
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