1. cleared of congestion or blockage
Usage: medical; often used to describe nasal passages or airways

Examples

• After taking the medication, her decongested sinuses allowed her to breathe freely.
• The decongested nasal passages made sleeping much easier.
• He felt relief once his decongested airways opened up.
• The steam treatment left her feeling decongested and refreshed.
• With decongested breathing, she could finally taste her food again.