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deservedly

American  
[dih-zur-vid-lee] / dɪˈzɜr vɪd li /

adverb

  1. according to desert; justly; rightly.

deservedly British  
/ dɪˈzɜːvɪdlɪ /

adverb

  1. according to merit; justly

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Other Word Forms

  • half-deservedly adverb
  • undeservedly adverb
  • well-deservedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of deservedly

First recorded in 1540–50; deserved + -ly

Example Sentences

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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

“They might think that we were celebrating, deservedly? Don’t you think I know what is allowed?”

From Literature

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

From BBC

The Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets all the attention and accolades as being one of the smartest and most successful general managers in sports, and deservedly so.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday night, he deservedly took the headlines.

From BBC

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