slightly relieved

Frequency: 7.414.6 per million words

To feel a small amount of relief.

relievedADVERB + relieved

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slightly

Examples (10)

  • She felt slightly relieved when the presentation was over.
  • I was slightly relieved to hear that the exam had been postponed.
  • His expression was slightly relieved as he read the good news.
  • They were slightly relieved that the damage wasn't worse.
  • He'd been worried all day, so he was slightly relieved to be home.
  • We all breathed a sigh of slightly relieved when the plane landed safely.
  • She admitted to being slightly relieved that the event was cancelled.
  • The doctor's words left me feeling slightly relieved about my condition.
  • He managed a slightly relieved smile after completing the difficult task.
  • Even though it was still a problem, I was slightly relieved to have a plan.