Relieved
/ɹɪˈliːvd/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Relieved
verb
- To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.
"I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict."
- To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.
- To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).
- To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty).
- To lift up; to raise again.
adjective
- Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.
"She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished."
Anagrams of Relieved
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
r1
e1
l1
i1
e1
v4
e1
d2
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Relieved
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Relieved"
Relieved is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Relieved" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "relieved" is a medium-scoring word.