deservedly
UK/dɪ'zɝvɪdli/US/di'zә:vidli/
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Definitions
adv.
In a way that is rightfully earned
理所当然地；应得地
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddeserveddown, away, reversal
+
-lyserve; keep, guard, watch over
=deservedly
deserved + -ly (adv.) = in a deserved way. Often 'deservedly famous/punished.' Points back to deserve.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The film is deservedly popular with critics.