(obsolete) Giving relief.

Obsolete spelling of relief

plural of relief

(of a surface) Characterized by surface inequalities. / Of or used in letterpress.

The removal of stress or discomfort. / The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort. / Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.

A type of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.

that's a relief (said upon hearing good news that makes someone cease to be worried about something)

(baseball) A pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher or another relief pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, ejection from the game or fatigue.

plural of relief valve

A release of stress through breathing motions. / (idiomatic) A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.