B2adjectiveemotions
US/rɪˈliːvd/
UK/rɪˈliːvd/
happy and calm because something bad did not happen or a worry has ended
In context
I was so relieved to hear that everyone was safe after the storm.
She looked relieved when the doctor said it was nothing serious.
We were relieved that the flight landed on time despite the fog.
Words that go with relieved
adjective + preposition
- relieved to hearParents were relieved to hear that the school would reopen.
- relieved aboutI'm relieved about the test results; I passed everything.
- relieved atInvestors were relieved at the news of the deal.
adverb + adjective
- greatly relievedThe family was greatly relieved when the boy was found.
- visibly relievedThe coach was visibly relieved after the late goal.
- hugely relievedI was hugely relieved when the surgery went well.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'm so relief that you're OK.Correct: I'm so relieved that you're OK.