adverb
- in a manner that is earned or merited; justly or appropriately
Examples
- She was deservingly promoted after years of hard work and dedication.
- The award went deservingly to the student with the highest grades.
- He was deservingly criticized for his careless mistakes.
- The team deservingly won the championship after an excellent season.
- She felt deservingly proud of her accomplishments.
- The punishment was deservingly harsh given the severity of the crime.