Definition of deserved in English:
deserved
adjective dɪˈzəːvddəˈzərvd
Rightfully earned because of something done or qualities shown; merited.
a deserved standing ovation
Example sentencesExamples
- Finally he was a deserved winner, and acclaimed by the audience as such.
- The applause will be loud and long in deserved praise of a man and his family who have done so much for Scottish boxing.
- To all concerned, take a deserved big bow and a clap on the back for a job well done.
- It was a deserved victory, with every player contributing to a determined performance.
- But by then Gloucester were firmly in control and on their way to a deserved victory.
Definition of deserved in US English:
deserved
adjectivedəˈzərvddəˈzərvd
Rightfully earned because of something done or qualities shown; merited.
a deserved standing ovation
Example sentencesExamples
- The applause will be loud and long in deserved praise of a man and his family who have done so much for Scottish boxing.
- It was a deserved victory, with every player contributing to a determined performance.
- To all concerned, take a deserved big bow and a clap on the back for a job well done.
- But by then Gloucester were firmly in control and on their way to a deserved victory.
- Finally he was a deserved winner, and acclaimed by the audience as such.