relieved
Britishadjective
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(postpositive; often foll by at, about, etc) experiencing relief, esp from worry or anxiety
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mechanical engineering having part of the surface cut away to avoid friction or wear
Example Sentences
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It’s the perfect accompaniment to the sight of Harper and Yasmin, dancing together at a club, relieved to have waved the white flag, at least for tonight.
From Salon
If there was a relieved tone to O'Neill afterwards, there was a weariness from the German.
From BBC
At the end, Spector sat up and said she felt relieved.
"I'm so relieved I'm not performing this year," she admitted.
From BBC
"At the same time, we know we can do this. That goal probably gets the stands even more relieved of tension and behind us even more. They were amazing."
From BBC
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