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.

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

plural of relief

(obsolete) Giving relief.

Obsolete spelling of relief

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

(narratology) The inclusion of a humorous character or scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.

Alternative spelling of bas-relief

(sculpture) A form of classical sculpture in which forms extend from the background by at least half of their depth.