justly-bestowed
|just-ly-be-stowed|
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/ˈdʒʌstli bɪˈstoʊd/
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/ˈdʒʌstli bɪˈstəʊd/
fairly given
Etymology
Etymology Information
'justly-bestowed' originates from the combination of 'justly' and 'bestowed', where 'justly' means 'in a fair manner' and 'bestowed' means 'given as a gift or honor'.
Historical Evolution
'justly' comes from the Old French 'juste', and 'bestowed' from the Old English 'bestowian', eventually forming the modern English term 'justly-bestowed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'given in a fair manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or awarded in a fair and rightful manner.
The award was justly-bestowed upon her for her outstanding contributions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 14:13