adj
Meaning 1
That brings relief.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
relieving
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Pronunciation
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UK: /ɹɪˈliːvɪŋ/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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CMU ARPABET: R IH0 L IY1 V IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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CMU ARPABET 2: R IY0 L IY1 V IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A change in colour, texture, etc. that relieves monotony.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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verb
Meaning 3
present participle and gerund of relieve
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
Etymology
From relieve + -ing.
Real reading context