Noun I felt such a sense of relief after I finished my thesis. He expressed relief that the crisis was finally over. Much to everyone's relief, the airplane took off without any problems.

RELIEF definition: 1. a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended: 2. food, money…. Learn more.

1. a feeling of cheerfulness or optimism that follows the removal of anxiety, pain, or distress: I breathed a sigh of relief.

The noun relief means "the act of reducing something unpleasant," like medicine that brings relief from your terrible headache.

Definition of relief noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Relief is money, food, or clothing that is provided for people who are very poor, or who have been affected by war or a natural disaster. Relief agencies are stepping up efforts to provide food, shelter and agricultural equipment.

RELIEF meaning: 1 : a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone has when something unpleasant stops or does not happen; 2 : the removal or reducing of something that is painful or unpleasant

a feeling of comfort or ease caused by the ending or stopping of pain or distress: [countable; usually singular] What a relief it was to get home after a year of traveling. [uncountable] breathed a sigh of relief. Government [uncountable] money, food, or other help given to people in need.

Apr 20, 2025 · relief (countable and uncountable, plural reliefs) The removal of stress or discomfort. I sighed with relief when I found out that my daughter hadn't got lost, but was waiting for me at home. 1897 December (indicated as 1898), Winston Churchill, chapter V, in The Celebrity: An Episode, New York, N.Y.:

relief definition: the good feeling that you have when something bad stops or does not happen: . Learn more.