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feel relieved vs feel relief

Both 'feel relieved' and 'feel relief' are correct, but they are slightly different in terms of usage. 'Feel relieved' is used when describing the emotional state of a person who has had anxiety or worry lifted, while 'feel relief' is used to express the sensation of relief itself.
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Last updated: July 26, 2024

feel relieved

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the emotional state of someone who has had anxiety or worry lifted.

This phrase is used to express the emotional state of someone who has been relieved of anxiety, stress, or worry. It indicates a sense of calm or comfort after a period of distress.

Examples:

  • After the exam was over, she felt relieved.
  • He felt relieved when he heard that his family was safe.
  • I felt relieved after talking to my friend about my problems.
  • The news of her recovery made us all feel relieved.
  • They felt relieved when they finally found their lost dog.
  • A lot goes unspoken in this family, so now I feel relieved.
  • I feel relieved that Harry's dead.
  • And what's worse, I even feel relieved.
  • And when I drop them off I feel relieved.
  • I guess in a small way, I feel relieved as well.
  • I mean, on one hand I feel relieved, you know.
  • I mean, the truth of the matter is that I feel relieved.
  • If someone dies, I feel relieved for my baby, for my family, that it wasn't him.
  • Father should feel relieved seeing the little boy...
  • After a big cry l feel relieved and refreshed.
  • But since my husband died, I feel relieved.
  • I mean, you should feel relieved.
  • She'll feel relieved that Kakeru-kun went to his grade school.
  • I know that I'm supposed to feel relieved and thankful.
  • I feel relieved that the amulet doesn't exist.
  • I know I should feel relieved, but I just feel worse.
  • And besides, now that it's over... I kind of feel relieved.
  • I feel relieved... whenever I wake up.
  • In one way, I feel relieved, of course.
  • Honestly, I thought I would feel happy or vindicated or something, but mostly I just... I feel relieved.

Alternatives:

  • experience relief
  • be relieved
  • find relief
  • sense relief
  • breathe a sigh of relief

feel relief

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the sensation of relief itself.

This phrase is used to describe the physical or emotional sensation of relief that someone experiences. It focuses on the feeling of comfort or release from a stressful situation.

Examples:

  • As soon as she saw her child was safe, she felt relief wash over her.
  • He felt relief flood through him when he realized he had passed the test.
  • The cool breeze brought a sense of relief to the overheated hikers.
  • The news of the ceasefire brought a moment of relief to the war-torn region.
  • She felt relief as the pain in her shoulder finally subsided.
  • Mostly... I just feel relief.
  • I feel relief that I don't have to feel a failure in our marriage any more.
  • And today... I just feel relief.
  • You'll feel relief right away.
  • When that wave melts away, you feel relief.
  • And you will feel relief... Relief for her, relief for you.
  • Would you feel relief, if Antonia had a closer relationship with someone?
  • When someone like Simon dies, the family often feels relief as well as grief.
  • Some patients heal quickly and feel immediate relief.
  • I could already feel the relief of telling him.
  • If anything, I feel... relief.
  • And it terrifies me to say this, but in the dream I feel... relief.
  • Through anticonvulsants and antispasmodics, many patients feel some relief within a few months.
  • When a client pays me it feels like a relief.
  • And when I see her, I feel the sweetest relief imaginable.
  • Since the doctor can't tell us exactly what ails you, then we are not sure whether this is cause for us to feel some relief, or more concern.
  • I don't know which I feel most, relief or anger.
  • Right. 90% of patients feel permanent and immediate relief.
  • I want to feel the relief that he feels when he faces this brush with death, okay?
  • And then the next day, when they found Scobee dead... did you feel some relief?

Alternatives:

  • experience relief
  • find relief
  • sense relief
  • breathe a sigh of relief
  • be relieved

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