deserved
Translation
merited, earned, justified
Examples
She took a well-deserved break from work.
She took a well-deserved break from work.
It was a deserved victory for the team.
It was a deserved victory for the team.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) merited, earned She took a well-deserved break.
Similar Words
Synonyms: merited, earned, justified; Antonyms: undeserved, unmerited
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'deserve', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
The '-ed' ending indicates a completed action. The reward or outcome has already been earned or 'deserved'.