deserved
/di'zə:vd/
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Definition
Adjective: - Rightfully earned or warranted: Having gained something through just actions, qualities, or effort; merited. - Appropriate as a consequence: Suitable or fitting as a result of one's behavior or circumstances.
Usage
The adjective "deserved" is used to describe a reward, punishment, outcome, or recognition that is considered fair and appropriate based on someone's actions or qualities. It is typically placed before a noun or used after a linking verb like "was" or "seemed."
Examples
- Before a noun:
- She received a deserved promotion for her hard work.
- The team's deserved victory was celebrated by all.
- After a linking verb:
- His criticism was harsh but deserved.
- The award was deserved and long overdue.
Advanced Usage
- "well-deserved": An intensifying adverb often used with "deserved" to emphasize that something is fully and unquestionably merited.
- After years of research, she took a well-deserved vacation.
- The applause at the end of his speech was well-deserved.
Variants and Related Words
- Deserve (verb): To be worthy of or entitled to.
- You deserve a break.
- Deservedly (adverb): In a way that is deserved; rightfully.
- He was deservedly praised for his honesty.
Synonyms
- Merited: Earned or deserved.
- Warranted: Justified or authorized.
- Justified: Having a good or legitimate reason.
- Earned: Gained through effort or work.
Antonyms
- Undeserved: Not earned or justified.
- Unmerited: Not deserved or warranted.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- Get one's just deserts: To receive the punishment or reward that one deserves. (Note: "Deserts" here is pronounced like "desserts" and means "what is deserved.")
- The corrupt official finally got his just deserts.
- Give credit where credit is due: To acknowledge someone's deserved achievement.
- I must give credit where credit is due—your plan was brilliant.
Adjective
- properly deserved
- a merited success