Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

well-deserved

Adjective
/ˌwɛl dɪˈzɜrvd/
Definition
Rightly merited or earned.
Examples
  • She received a well-deserved award for her hard work.
  • The team celebrated their well-deserved victory after months of practice.
Meaning
When something is well-deserved, it means that it is deserved due to good actions, efforts, or qualities.
Synonyms
  • Merited
  • Earned
  • Worthy
  • Justified