• Relieved

    Pronunciation

    Full definition of relieved

    Adjective

    relieved

    1. Experiencing or exhibiting relief.
      • 2011, Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15195384.stmIn a single moment Montenegro and their supporters were given fresh impetus and encouragement. Beciraj tested Hart with a low shot before teenager Phil Jones, on his England debut, suffered an anxious moment when Stevan Jovetic went down under his challenge, leaving the youngster clearly relieved to see referee Stark wave away Montenegro's appeals.

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    Verb

    relieved
    1. relieved

      (past of relieve)
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