Relief

usgb/rɪˈliːf/
noun

A feeling of comfort when something worrying, painful, or difficult ends or does not happen.

He sighed with relief when he heard that she was safe.
Visual representation of "relief" - A feeling of comfort when something worrying, painful, or difficult ends or does not happen

Often appears as...

  • sigh of relief
  • feeling of relief
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Emotional Response

'Relief' implies a release from stress or worry, often after a period of tension.

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The relief on her face was obvious when she found her lost puppy.
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Often Personal

The feeling of relief is a personal experience and may vary from person to person.

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Everyone else was upset, but I felt a sense of relief when the trip was canceled.
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