adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ɹɪˈliːvd/
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CMU ARPABET:R IH0 L IY1 V D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
CMU ARPABET 2:R IY0 L IY1 V D
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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verb
Meaning 2
simple past and past participle of relieve
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
adjective satellite
Meaning 3
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the jutting limb of a tree
massive projected buttresses
his protruding ribs
a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck