Deserved, merited.

Worthily deserved, merited, fitting, appropriate; adequate. Obsolete (or archaic), except as in 3b.

Deserved, earned, merited; = meritorious, adj. 4.

Given in accordance with merit; merited. Obsolete.

Rightfully earned; merited.

Consonant with principles of moral right or of equity; righteous; equitable; fair. Of a reward, punishment, etc.: deserved, merited; see also just d…

Received or obtained in exchange for work, effort, etc.; deserved, merited.

Deserved; well-earned.