deserving
adjective
qualified for or having a claim to reward, assistance, etc., because of one's actions, qualities, or situation.
deservingly
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a word derived from
deserving.
Example Sentences
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Nathan Alexander was front and center. and deservingly so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2022
Golden Gardens is deservingly popular, but it can be overwhelming — take in the view then get going.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2021
You wouldn’t know that from the broadcast, but hey, they deservingly cut the Squire some slack.
From Golf Digest ● Mar. 24, 2020
He deservingly strutted off the mound after unfurling a 92-mile per hour slider that darted so abruptly it froze second baseman Ozzie Albies.
From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2018
In consequence of his proven fealty, honours were then deservingly showered upon him: he was made grand steward of the household, first lord of the bedchamber, and subsequently lord lieutenant of Ireland.
From Royalty Restored by J. Fitzgerald (Joseph Fitzgerald) Molloy
