relief

1 of 2

noun

re·lief ri-ˈlēf How to pronounce relief (audio)

: a payment made by a male feudal tenant to his lord on succeeding to an inherited estate

: removal or lightening of something oppressive, painful, or distressing

: welfare sense 2a

: military assistance to an endangered post or force

: means of breaking or avoiding monotony or boredom : diversion

: release from a post or from the performance of duty

: one that takes the place of another on duty

: legal remedy or redress

[French, from Middle French, from Italian rilievo relievo]

: a mode of sculpture in which forms and figures are distinguished from a surrounding plane surface

: sculpture or a sculptural form executed in this mode

: projecting detail, ornament, or figures

: sharpness of outline due to contrast

a roof in bold relief against the sky

: the state of being distinguished by contrast

throws the two opinions into bold relief

: the elevations or inequalities of a land surface

: the pitching done by a relief pitcher

two innings of hitless relief

relief

2 of 2

adjective

: providing relief

: characterized by surface inequalities

: of or used in letterpress

Example Sentences

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. What a relief it is to be back home. Exercise is an excellent source of stress relief. Both candidates promised tax relief for middle-class families. Countries from around the world have been sending relief to the flood victims. We donated to the relief effort for the hurricane victims. My father lost his job and we had to go on relief. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The heat and drought relief offered by such rain would be beneficial in this exceptionally dry region.

Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Some relief is in sight, or at least a change in the wild weather.

John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Republican minority leaders in the House and Senate have argued this tax relief is too modest given the high inflation and gasoline prices that hurt many household budgets this past spring and summer.

Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Sep. 2022 The relief would be available to anyone making less than $125,000 a year.

Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2022 Penalty relief is not available in all situations, including where a fraudulent return was filed or when it was assessed as part of a compromise agreement and will only cover specific penalties.

Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 For many opinion columnists, the administration's decision is one deserving of celebration and praise, even if the relief is not as robust as originally desired.

Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 29 Aug. 2022 If so, the relief to Musk and blow to Twitter’s shareholders would be staggering.

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 But this newly sociable Sayaka, while a relief, was another of what would be many guises.

WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022

Adjective

The anti-relief faction, with its sudden warnings about deficits, is eager to revive the Tea Party spirit, and its would-be leaders are ur-Tea Partyers like Rand Paul and Ted Cruz.

Ross Douthat New York Times, Star Tribune, 4 Aug. 2020 See More

Kids Definition

relief

noun

re·lief ri-ˈlēf How to pronounce relief (audio)

: the feeling of happiness that occurs when something unpleasant or distressing stops or does not happen

What a relief to be home safe.

: removal or lessening of something painful or troubling

I need relief from this headache.

: something that interrupts in a welcome way

The rain was a relief from dry weather.

: release from a post or from performance of a duty

relief of a guard

: welfare sense 2

: a sculpture in which figures or designs are raised from a background

: elevations of a land surface

The map shows relief.

单词	reliefs
释义	relief 1 of 2 noun re·lief ri-ˈlēf 1 : a payment made by a male feudal tenant to his lord on succeeding to an inherited estate 2 a : removal or lightening of something oppressive, painful, or distressing b : welfare sense 2a c : military assistance to an endangered post or force d : means of breaking or avoiding monotony or boredom : diversion 3 : release from a post or from the performance of duty 4 : one that takes the place of another on duty 5 : legal remedy or redress 6 [French, from Middle French, from Italian rilievo relievo] a : a mode of sculpture in which forms and figures are distinguished from a surrounding plane surface b : sculpture or a sculptural form executed in this mode c : projecting detail, ornament, or figures 7 a : sharpness of outline due to contrast a roof in bold relief against the sky b : the state of being distinguished by contrast throws the two opinions into bold relief 8 : the elevations or inequalities of a land surface 9 : the pitching done by a relief pitcher two innings of hitless relief Illustration of relief relief 6b relief 2 of 2 adjective 1 : providing relief 2 : characterized by surface inequalities 3 : of or used in letterpress Synonyms Noun cheer comfort consolation solace See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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. What a relief it is to be back home. Exercise is an excellent source of stress relief. Both candidates promised tax relief for middle-class families. Countries from around the world have been sending relief to the flood victims. We donated to the relief effort for the hurricane victims. My father lost his job and we had to go on relief. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The heat and drought relief offered by such rain would be beneficial in this exceptionally dry region. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Some relief is in sight, or at least a change in the wild weather. John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Republican minority leaders in the House and Senate have argued this tax relief is too modest given the high inflation and gasoline prices that hurt many household budgets this past spring and summer. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Sep. 2022 The relief would be available to anyone making less than $125,000 a year. Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2022 Penalty relief is not available in all situations, including where a fraudulent return was filed or when it was assessed as part of a compromise agreement and will only cover specific penalties. Leada Gore \| Lgore@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 For many opinion columnists, the administration's decision is one deserving of celebration and praise, even if the relief is not as robust as originally desired. Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 29 Aug. 2022 If so, the relief to Musk and blow to Twitter’s shareholders would be staggering. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 But this newly sociable Sayaka, while a relief, was another of what would be many guises. WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 Adjective The anti-relief faction, with its sudden warnings about deficits, is eager to revive the Tea Party spirit, and its would-be leaders are ur-Tea Partyers like Rand Paul and Ted Cruz. Ross Douthat New York Times, Star Tribune, 4 Aug. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English relef, relief, from Anglo-French, from relever to relieve First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing relief bas-relief comic relief breathe a sigh of relief disaster relief high relief low relief relief road relief printing relief map aid/relief convoy relief pitcher See More bas-relief comic relief breathe a sigh of relief disaster relief high relief low relief relief road relief printing relief map aid/relief convoy relief pitcher See More Kids Definition relief noun re·lief ri-ˈlēf 1 : the feeling of happiness that occurs when something unpleasant or distressing stops or does not happen What a relief to be home safe. 2 : removal or lessening of something painful or troubling I need relief from this headache. 3 : something that interrupts in a welcome way The rain was a relief from dry weather. 4 : release from a post or from performance of a duty relief of a guard 5 : welfare sense 2 6 : a sculpture in which figures or designs are raised from a background 7 : elevations of a land surface The map shows relief. Medical Definition relief noun re·lief ri-ˈlēf : removal or lightening of something oppressive or distressing relief of pain symptomatic relief Legal Definition relief noun re·lief : redress, assistance, or protection given by law especially from a court should state what relief the plaintiff seeks : as a : release from obligation or duty relief from judgment b : an order from a court granting a particular remedy (as return of property) injunctive relief declaratory relief see also remedy reliefs noun plural of relief 1 as in consolations a feeling of ease from grief or trouble my coworkers' kind words gave me some relief from the grief that I was feeling upon the death of my partner Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance consolations comforts encouragements solaces reassurances sympathies assurances alleviations inspirations cheers uplifts contentments mitigations assistances empathies aids succors assuagements help commiserations Antonyms & Near Antonyms distresses tortures anguishes cold comforts torments heartaches heartbreaks See More 2 as in replacements a person or thing that takes the place of another I can't go home from my nursing shift until my relief shows up to take over Synonyms & Similar Words replacements substitutes backups assistants surrogates pinch hitters covers subs proxies reserves fill-ins designated hitters stand-ins alternates makeshifts locum tenentes factors deputies apologies delegates representatives assignees attorneys procurators relievers agents envoys successors commissaries stopgaps understudies reps seconds superseders 3 as in alleviations reduction of or freedom from pain the aspirin gave him some relief from the headache Synonyms & Similar Words alleviations comforts eases releases decreases mitigations moderations mollifications diminishments appeasements assuagements Antonyms & Near Antonyms discomforts sufferings pains miseries tortures torments agonies stitches aches pangs anguishes throes pricks stings smarts twinges tingles See More
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