certain relief

Frequency: 5.53.4 per million words

a degree of relief that is noticeable but not extreme

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Examples (10)

  • The news of his appointment was received with a certain relief by most people.
  • There was a certain relief in his voice when he confirmed the project was approved.
  • She felt a certain relief upon realizing she had not missed her train.
  • To his certain relief, the exam was easier than he had anticipated.
  • A certain relief washed over them as the storm finally began to subside.
  • I experienced a certain relief once all the difficult negotiations were concluded.
  • His smile carried a certain relief, indicating the immediate danger had passed.
  • The manager noted a certain relief among the team members after the deadline was extended.
  • There's a certain relief that comes with finishing a demanding task.
  • We all felt a certain relief when the plane landed safely, despite the turbulence.