deservedly
Americanadverb
adverb
Other Word Forms
- half-deservedly adverb
- undeservedly adverb
- well-deservedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of deservedly
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 • Mar. 26, 2026
Her joyful, old-school pop songs were deservedly massive last year, pairing classic songcraft with an unabashedly romantic outlook.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
Juventus are creeping back into the Serie A title discussion after deservedly beating Roma 2-1 on Saturday and moving four points behind league leaders Inter Milan.
From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025
The best new dramatic work I saw anywhere this year was Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” which deservedly won the Pulitzer Prize for drama and the Tony Award for best play.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
“Ma’am,” Augustus said, nodding toward her, “your daughter’s car has just been deservedly egged by a blind man. Please close the door and go back inside or we’ll be forced to call the police.”
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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