relievedly en · ADV
Pronunciation
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- /ɹəˈliːv.əd.li/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English relieved Middle English -ly English -ly English relievedly From relieved + -ly.
Meanings
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In a manner showing relief.
"Oh, thank you, thank you," she was saying relievedly. "Oh, yes. Thank you for calling me."
1956, Grace Metalious, Peyton Place, page 151:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most relievedly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more relievedly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |