deserved
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of deserved
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Radio 2's Shaun Keaveny wrote: "Ooh, imagine those extra hours in bed. Well deserved," while rapper Wretch 32 described her tenure as a "superb innings" and screenwriter Russell T Davies simply posted three heart emojis.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
“Tyra Banks participated in the Netflix documentary series about ‘America’s Next Top Model’ because she believed viewers deserved a candid conversation about the show’s legacy — its successes and its shortcomings,” reads the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Just before his death was confirmed, the Fars news agency issued a statement quoting Naini as saying Iran's missile production deserved a "perfect score" and was continuing despite the war.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
American leaders usually take that moment of deserved honor and gratitude to pay homage to the dead and wax poetic about the values and the ideals for which they died.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
At 10:30, an hour into trading, every financial stock went into a free fall, whether it deserved to or not.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
