relief
/ɹɪˈliːf/noun
The good feeling when pain, worry, or discomfort goes away.
Example sentences
- “It was a huge relief to hear that everyone on the bus was safe.”
- “To my relief, the doctor said the cut didn't need stitches.”
'A sigh of relief' and 'what a relief' are the everyday phrases. In news contexts it also means emergency aid: disaster relief.