relief

/rɪˈliːf/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: reliefs

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The removal of stress or discomfort.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự loại bỏ căng thẳng hoặc khó chịu.

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Noun

Examples

I sighed with relief when I found out that my daughter hadn't got lost, but was waiting for me at home.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm giác liên quan đến sự loại bỏ căng thẳng hoặc khó chịu.

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Noun

Examples

Tony's face expressed relief, and Nettie sat silent for a moment until the vicar said “It was a generous impulse, but it may have been a momentary one,[…].”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A method of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phương pháp điêu khắc hoặc tác phẩm nghệ thuật khác trong đó các hình dạng hoặc hình thức nhô ra từ nền phẳng

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A sculpture or other artwork made with such a method.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tác phẩm điêu khắc hoặc tác phẩm nghệ thuật khác được tạo ra bằng phương pháp như vậy

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “relief” mean?

The removal of stress or discomfort.

Is “relief” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.