deservedly

[dih-zur-vid-lee]

adverb

1. according to desert; justly; rightly.

deservedly

/ dɪˈzɜːvɪdlɪ /

adverb

1. according to merit; justly

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of deservedly¹

First recorded in 1540–50; deserved + -ly

Example Sentences

With a new lease of life about them - though not quite the domination Martin suggested - Djeidi Gassama deservedly hauled one back for Rangers.

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But while head coach Ben Sawyer acknowledges Australia, India, and England - the three sides ahead of them in the ICC rankings - are deservedly favourites, he isn't concerned by New Zealand's form or comparative inconsistency.

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Given his age, Rashford could comfortably have made the top 10 in both lists and deservedly been the recipient of legendary United status.

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Elliott's double booked a showdown with Germany on Saturday after Lee Carsley's defending champions deservedly beat the Netherlands in the sweltering heat of Bratislava.

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England flickered fitfully in Germany, reaching the final which ended in the familiar pain of defeat at Spain deservedly won 2-1.

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