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adjective. appreciative

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "alleviate (pain, etc.), mitigate; afford comfort; allow respite; diminish the pressure of," also "give alms to, provide for;" also figuratively, "take heart, cheer up;" from Old French relever "to raise, relieve" (11c.) and directly from Latin relevare "to raise, alleviate, lift up, free from a burden," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + levare "to lift up, lighten," from levis "not heavy" (see lever).

The notion is "to raise (someone) out of trouble." From c.1400 as "advance to the rescue in battle;" also "return from battle; recall (troops)." Meaning "release from duty" is from early 15c. Related: relieved; relieving.

Example Sentences for relieved

The deep gloom that had overshadowed the land had been relieved by one single ray.

I made every effort to get relieved from this odious work, but without avail.

In a little while he was relieved, her eyelids began to tremble.

"I will manage it," said Dr. Everett, speaking in a quick, relieved tone.

Yet there was a set of the mouth and a prominence of the chin which relieved him of any trace of effeminacy.

There was such sincerity in her voice that Wilson was relieved.

I leaned against the mantel, relieved by his going, but unutterably lonely.

By no fault of mine I am relieved of the danger of seeing beauty like—like this too common.

I am so relieved, and more tired than I have ever guessed a woman could be.

"Oh, well, there was nothing in that," said Eileen in a relieved tone.

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