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单词 deserving
释义

deserving

1 of 2

noun

de·​serv·​ing di-ˈzər-viŋ How to pronounce deserving (audio)
: desert, merit
reward the proud according to their deservings Charles Kingsley

deserving

2 of 2

adjective

1
: having good qualities that deserve praise, support, etc. : meritorious, worthy
rewarding deserving workers
scholarships for deserving students
2
: appropriately having or being given something specified
used with of
a proposal deserving of support [=a proposal that deserves support]a criminal deserving of punishment
deservingly adverb
deservingness noun

Synonyms

Adjective

  • good
  • meritorious
  • worthy
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adjective He's a very deserving young man. The church provides aid to deserving families.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum Put on your nicest clothes and treat Mom to a tea party deserving of a queen. Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 2 May 2022 Most brands and third-party platforms say their pro programs are for true outdoor industry professionals only, and that applicants are carefully vetted to ensure only the deserving get in. Outside Online, 7 Aug. 2020 The aim is still speed and maintaining the glory of summer tomatoes—just with an amped up texture and flavor deserving of your best box of pasta. Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2022 Hilton has been vocal on social media about his thoughts on his teammate deserving to be paid. Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 3 May 2022 Smith’s numbers and accolades, to be clear, are gaudy, and deserving of consideration. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 June 2022 Hey Hoynsie: Eli Morgan seems to really be maturing as a pitcher and deserving of another turn in the rotation with Aaron Civale out. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 28 May 2022 But Summer’s catalog is a pop feast deserving of esteem. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 17 May 2022 Russian leaders are no less deserving of that title, yet political speech will help bring justice only when it is translated into binding legal opinion. Michael A. Newton, CNN, 15 Mar. 2022
Adjective
For the most part, the shows and actors most deserving of awards-show attention earned their keep when J. B. Smoove and Melissa Fumero announced the nominees on July 12...with the exception of a few glaring omissions. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 13 July 2022 The All-Star Game is a little later than usual this year, which puts our annual exercise of picking the most deserving players for the July 19 Midsummer Classic slightly ahead of the curve. Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 5 July 2022 After Taylor, the other Dodger who seems most deserving of a bump up the batting order is Gavin Lux, who is hitting .354 in June and .296 on the season. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2022 Each year, the fraternity awards several $1,000 scholarships through The Henry E. Bennett Achievement Foundation to the region’s most deserving young men looking to pursue a college education. Post-tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 8 Apr. 2022 But with 38 regular-season games left, Payton and Porter feel most deserving. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Jan. 2022 And if the Emmys can't entertain home viewers or honor the most deserving achievements of the television industry, the show is little more than public venue for streaming service rivalry. Jeva Lange, The Week, 20 Sep. 2021 In Episode 9, the islanders are forced to choose whether Tyler or Zeta is more deserving of staying in the villa. Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2022 Some years, though, are more deserving than others. Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

deserving

adjective

de·​serv·​ing di-ˈzər-viŋ How to pronounce deserving (audio)
: worthy sense 2
The scholarship will go to a deserving student.

deserving 1 of 2

adjective

as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward gifts donated to deserving children every Christmas

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • worthy
  • meritorious
  • good
  • special
  • admirable
  • creditable
  • commendable
  • cherished
  • praiseworthy
  • laudable
  • prized
  • excellent
  • exceptional
  • invaluable
  • treasured
  • choice
  • priceless
  • primary
  • prime
  • fancy
  • high-grade

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • worthless
  • undeserving
  • valueless
  • inferior
  • base
  • cheap
  • substandard
  • bad
  • defective
  • imperfect
  • inadequate
  • insufficient
  • flawed
  • no-good
  • deficient
  • unsatisfactory
  • unacceptable
  • second-rate
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deserving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of deserve
as in earning
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment) the team really deserved that victory after the way they played

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • earning
  • meriting
  • rating
  • qualifying
  • entitling
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