deserved
Translation
deserved, merited, earned
Examples
It was a well-deserved victory.
It was a well-deserved victory.
She received a much-deserved promotion.
She received a much-deserved promotion.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) earned or merited It was a well-deserved rest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: merited, earned, justified; Antonyms: undeserved, unmerited
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to deserve', from Latin 'deservire' (to serve well).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'deserved' reward coming after a good deed, like a 'dessert' comes after a meal.