Meaning & use
deservedly
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In a way that is fully earned or merited.
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She was deservedly praised for her years of dedicated volunteer work.
The team deservedly won the championship after a flawless season.
A note on using this word
Formed from the adjective 'deserved' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.'
Words with a similar meaning
justlyrightfully
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Words with an opposite meaning
undeservedly
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