relieved
Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.
例文
3 / 5I was relieved when I found my lost keys in my bag.
I felt happy because I found my keys and was not worried anymore.
The committee was relieved to announce that the funding was secured.
The group felt good because they officially got the money they needed.
Phew! I'm so relieved that the test is over.
I am very happy that the difficult exam has finished.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'Relived'. When you are 'relieved', you feel like you can finally 'live' your life again because the stress is gone.
クイックテスト
She felt ___ when the doctor said her brother was healthy.
正解！
正解は： relieved
例文
I was relieved when I found my lost keys in my bag.
everydayI felt happy because I found my keys and was not worried anymore.
The committee was relieved to announce that the funding was secured.
formalThe group felt good because they officially got the money they needed.
Phew! I'm so relieved that the test is over.
informalI am very happy that the difficult exam has finished.
Researchers were relieved to find that the results supported their theory.
academicThe scientists felt comfort because the study showed they were correct.
The manager was relieved that the shipment arrived on time.
businessThe boss felt happy because the goods were delivered when expected.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
a sigh of relief
a physical expression of feeling relieved
relieved of duty
being told you no longer have to do a specific job
much relieved
feeling a lot of comfort after a big worry
よく混同される語
Relief is the noun (the feeling), while relieved is the adjective (how a person feels).
Relaxed means being calm in general; relieved means being calm because a specific problem ended.
使い方のコツ
Use 'relieved' to describe your feelings after a stressful situation has passed. It is usually used with the verbs 'be' or 'feel' followed by 'to' or 'that'.
よくある間違い
Learners often use the noun 'relief' when they mean the adjective 'relieved'. For example, they might say 'I am relief' instead of 'I am relieved'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'Relived'. When you are 'relieved', you feel like you can finally 'live' your life again because the stress is gone.
語源
From the Old French word 'relever', which means to raise up or to lighten a burden.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many English-speaking cultures, exhaling loudly (a sigh) is the universal physical sign of being relieved.
クイックテスト
She felt ___ when the doctor said her brother was healthy.
正解！
正解は： relieved
関連語彙
Emotionsの関連語
delighted
A1Delighted means being very happy and pleased about something. It is a stronger word than 'happy' and is used to show high levels of satisfaction or joy.
satisfied
A1Feeling happy or pleased because you have what you want or need. It is used to describe a person who is content with a result or a situation.
glad
A1Feeling pleasure, joy, or satisfaction about a specific situation or event. It is a common way to express happiness in response to news or a meeting.
excited
A1To feel very happy, energetic, and eager about something that is going to happen. It describes a positive emotion where you are looking forward to an event or activity.
thrilled
A1Thrilled describes a feeling of being extremely happy and excited. It is used when something very positive happens that makes you feel a sudden wave of delight.
enthusiastic
A1To be enthusiastic means showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. It describes a person who is very excited and positive about something they are doing or a topic they like.
hopeful
A1A person who is hoping or trying to achieve a specific goal, such as getting a job or winning a competition. It is commonly used to describe someone who wants to succeed in politics, sports, or entertainment.
grateful
A1Feeling or showing thanks to someone for something they have done or given to you. It is used to express appreciation for help, kindness, or a positive situation.
enjoy
A1The feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get from an activity or experience. It describes the state of having a good time or liking something very much.
gentle
A1Describes someone or something that is kind, mild, and calm. It refers to a way of acting that is not rough, violent, or loud.
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