1. providing relief or comfort; reducing pain or distress

1. present participle of relieve; reducing or removing pain, stress, or difficulty

Examples

• The cool compress was relieving her headache.
• He found the massage very relieving after a long day.
• The medicine is relieving his symptoms gradually.
• She felt a relieving sense of calm after the exam.
• The rain was relieving the drought conditions.
• His apology had a relieving effect on the tension.
• The new policy is relieving financial pressure on families.