Relieving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈliːvɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Relieving is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of relieve.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of relieve.
More Meanings
- That brings relief.
- (archaic) A change in colour, texture, etc. that relieves monotony.
Example Sentences
Like a weary insomniac, France too greeted the relieving dawn chiefly longing for one thing only – repose.
Purple flowers are commonly contrasted with centres or variegations of bright yellow, as blue flowers are with like relievings of orange […]
The light—divested of its aching brilliancy, lies sweetly upon the floor, checkered as that old man's life, in its quaint, yet charming relievings of shadow.
Word Forms
- relievings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alleviate, assuage, palliate, allay, ease, unbosom.
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