well-deserved

adjective

1. fully merited

   a well-deserved reputation

Example Sentences

Amorim was repeatedly pushed to the front of the Sporting squad as they made they way round a well-deserved lap of honour to take the acclaim of fans it had been said turned against the 39-year-old but it turns out still love him.

From BBC

Congrats to the Dodgers on a well-deserved title.

From Los Angeles Times

After a well-deserved standing ovation opened her act, Griffin got to work, pausing occasionally to bask in the applause and cheers.

From Salon

He soon realized that the icon’s reputation as a Sphinx was well-deserved.

From Los Angeles Times

He got hold of his team, claimed a clean sheet and earned them a well-deserved point.

From BBC