relievedly

relievedly

English

Etymology

    From relieved + -ly.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK) IPA(key): /ɹəˈliːv.əd.li/
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    Adverb

    relievedly (comparative more relievedly, superlative most relievedly)

    1. In a manner showing relief.
      • 1956, Grace Metalious, Peyton Place, page 151:
        "Oh, thank you, thank you," she was saying relievedly. "Oh, yes. Thank you for calling me."