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relievedly

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English

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Etymology

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From relieved +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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

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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."