well-deserved
|well-de-served|
B2
🇺🇸
/wɛl dɪˈzɜrvd/
🇬🇧
/wɛl dɪˈzɜːvd/
(deserve)
worthy of reward
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deserve' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'deservir,' where 'de-' meant 'completely' and 'servir' meant 'to serve.'
Historical Evolution
'deservir' transformed into the Middle English word 'deserven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deserve.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to serve completely,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be worthy of.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rightfully earned or merited.
She received a well-deserved promotion after years of hard work.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45