Diction Analysis of Farmer's Emotions

Read the following excerpt from a fictional narrative:

"After a long day of labor, the weary farmer returned home, his shoulders sagging under the weight of the harvest. The earth was rich with the fruits of his toil, and as he walked past the rows of corn swaying gently in the breeze, he felt a sense of relief wash over him, wrapping around him like a warm blanket."

In this excerpt, which of the following words best reflects the author’s diction regarding the farmer's emotions?