relieved
UK: rɪˈliːvd | US: rɪˈliːvd
adj. feeling comfort or reassurance after stress or worry
adj. (of a duty or responsibility) no longer required to be fulfilled
v. (past tense of "relieve") to alleviate pain, distress, or difficulty
The word "relieved" originates from the verb "relieve," which comes from Old French "relever" (to raise, lighten), derived from Latin "relevare" (re-<again> + levare<to lift>). The core idea is "lifting a burden," which evolved into "alleviating distress." The suffix "-ed" marks the past participle, turning the action into a state of having been eased. This reflects the logical progression from physical lifting (Latin) to emotional/physical alleviation (Modern English).
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
The guard was relieved of his duties at midnight.
The medicine relieved her headache almost instantly.
His apology relieved the tension in the room.
They were relieved to find their lost dog unharmed.