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deservedly

[dih-zur-vid-lee] / dɪˈzɜr vɪd li /
ADVERB
duly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriately correctly suitably
STRONG
punctually
WEAK
at the proper time befittingly decorously on time rightfully
Antonyms
WEAK
improperly unduly unsuitably
ADVERB
fairly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equitably honestly impartially objectively properly reasonably
WEAK
honorably without favor without fear
Antonyms
WEAK
unfairly unjustly
ADVERB
rightfully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
justly legally legitimately
STRONG
truly
WEAK
befittingly duly equitably fairly fittingly honestly impartially properly

Example Sentences

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Wales recycled well and it was Williams who deservedly crashed over under the posts to set up an easy conversion for Keira Bevan.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Ms. Alexander, deservedly Oscar-nominated for the role, creates a grounded, subtle portrait of persevering motherhood, Carol’s husband never having returned from San Francisco and very likely dead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He is probably one of the most recognisable players in Wales, and deservedly so.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

But France had the last word, deservedly, as more brilliance and enterprise sent Attissogbe away in the corner.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Never has any pesticide program been so thoroughly and deservedly damned by practically everyone except the beneficiaries of this “sales bonanza.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson