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 …

If you feel a sense of relief, you feel happy because something unpleasant has not happened or is no longer happening. I breathed a sigh of relief.

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

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The meaning of RELIEF is a payment made by a male feudal tenant to his lord on succeeding to an inherited estate. How to use relief in a sentence.

Define relief. relief synonyms, relief pronunciation, relief translation, English dictionary definition of relief. n. 1. a. The easing of a pain, distress, or anxiety: The drug provides quick relief from asthma. The …

5 days ago · Aid or assistance offered in time of need. Relief arrived quickly after the disaster.

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