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Relieved vs Thankful - What's the difference?

relieved | thankful |

As adjectives the difference between relieved and thankful

is that relieved is experiencing or exhibiting relief while thankful is showing appreciation or gratitude.

As a verb relieved

is (relieve).

relieved

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Experiencing or exhibiting relief.
  • * 2011 , Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15195384.stm]
    • In a single moment Montenegro and their supporters were given fresh impetus and encouragement. Beciraj tested Hart with a low shot before teenager Phil Jones, on his England debut, suffered an anxious moment when Stevan Jovetic went down under his challenge, leaving the youngster clearly relieved to see referee Stark wave away Montenegro's appeals.

    Derived terms

    * relievedly

    Verb

    (head)
  • (relieve)

    • thankful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing appreciation or gratitude.
    • I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
  • (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

    • Synonyms

    * grateful * appreciative

    Antonyms

    * thankless

    Derived terms

    * thankfully * thankfulness