well-deserved

ADJECTIVE

just

Synonyms

WEAK

apt befitting condign deserved due felicitous fit fitting happy justified legitimate meet merited proper reasonable requisite right rightful

Antonyms

WEAK

imprecise inaccurate inappropriate inequitable partial unfair unfitting unjust unjustified unsuitable unsuited wrong

Example Sentences

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I was thrilled to see his well-deserved Emmy win a few months later.

From Los Angeles Times

The work earned her Star Baker for the week — a well-deserved honor.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was awesome, everybody was there in the lobby when we found out ... it’s well-deserved,” Maiava said.

From Los Angeles Times

"She's a real favourite with the team, so this feels like a well-deserved early Christmas gift for her and the rest of the parrots."

From BBC

Despite his own verdict, both mediums would bring him lasting, well-deserved, renown.

From The Wall Street Journal