English Explanatory Dictionary

relieving

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of relieve
adj
  1. That brings relief.
noun
  1. A change in colour, texture, etc. that relieves monotony.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈliːvɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-relieving.wav

Word forms

relieving more relieving most relieving relievings

Etymology

From relieve + -ing.

Derived words

relievingly unrelieving
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