Definition of deservedly in English:
deservedly
adverb dɪˈzəːvɪdlidəˈzərvədli
In the way that is deserved; rightfully.
a deservedly popular sitcom
they are top of the league, and deservedly so
Example sentencesExamples
- A superb recovery though saw them deservedly take all three points.
- There were only seconds remaining in the half when Aberdeen deservedly equalised and again it was a first goal at his club for the scorer.
- A lot has been written and said about that game and deservedly so.
- Ireland deservedly enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the world for its food and drink.
- In the first half we made mistakes that were duly and deservedly punished.
Synonyms
justifiably, rightfully, rightly, by rights, justly, fairly, appropriately, fittingly, suitably, aptly, according to one's due, duly
formal condignly
Definition of deservedly in US English:
deservedly
adverbdəˈzərvədlidəˈzərvədlē
In the way that is deserved; rightfully.
a deservedly popular sitcom
they are top of the division, and deservedly so
Example sentencesExamples
- There were only seconds remaining in the half when Aberdeen deservedly equalised and again it was a first goal at his club for the scorer.
- In the first half we made mistakes that were duly and deservedly punished.
- Ireland deservedly enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the world for its food and drink.
- A lot has been written and said about that game and deservedly so.
- A superb recovery though saw them deservedly take all three points.
Synonyms
justifiably, rightfully, rightly, by rights, justly, fairly, appropriately, fittingly, suitably, aptly, according to one's due, duly