deservingly

de·serv·ing

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Definitions of deservingly word

adjective deservingly qualified for or having a claim to reward, assistance, etc., because of one's actions, qualities, or situation: the deserving poor; a deserving applicant. 1
adjective deservingly meriting; worthy: a criminal deserving of a lifetime sentence. 1
noun deservingly In a deserving manner. 1

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

First recorded in 1570-80; deserve + -ing2

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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