B1 — Intermediatenoun
sollievo
relief
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
liberazionepaceconfortoallentamentoristoro
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tensioneansiapreoccupazioneangosciaapprensione
Usage note
'Sollievo' is relief. 'Conforto' is comfort. 'Tirare un sospiro di sollievo' = to heave a sigh of relief.
Example
"Sospiro di sollievo quando senti che stava bene."
"She sighed with relief when she heard he was fine."
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