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Definition of deservingly

deservingly

/dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋli/
de · serv · ing · ly
Adjective:deserving
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deservingly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner that is worthy of or rightly earned; justly or meritoriously.

Example

"The community organizer was deservingly honored at the annual ceremony for her decades of dedicated service."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'deservingly' is used in contemporary English, 'deservedly' is far more common and preferred in formal writing when describing an outcome or reward that is justly earned.

• Rhymes for deservingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deservingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deservingly
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