deserved
/dɪˈzɜːvd/
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Meaning · English
fair; merited.
Adjective
Examples
But though he thus abstained from power, his eldest son, the present Lord Morpeth, as Secretary for Ireland at a critical period, acquired a higher reputation and a more deserved popularity than any statesman who ever held that office.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “deserved” mean?
fair; merited.
Is “deserved” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.