almost relieved

Frequency: 6.56.3 per million words

To be nearly in a state of relief, but not completely.

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Examples (10)

  • She was almost relieved when the meeting was cancelled.
  • He felt almost relieved that the difficult decision was out of his hands.
  • I was almost relieved to hear that I didn't get the job, as it wasn't the right fit.
  • They looked almost relieved when the storm finally passed.
  • It was an intense situation, and he was almost relieved it was over.
  • The news that the project was delayed left her almost relieved.
  • He was almost relieved by the challenge, as it meant a chance to prove himself.
  • After weeks of uncertainty, she found herself almost relieved by the outcome.
  • He confessed, almost relieved, about his secret.
  • I'm almost relieved this vacation is ending; I need my routine back.