deservedly
With good reason
Deservedly means in a way that is earned or merited—receiving what one's actions or qualities warrant.
Someone deservedly famous has earned their reputation.
A team that deservedly lost was outplayed.
The word carries implicit judgment: the outcome fits the conduct.
She was deservedly proud of her accomplishment.
By just claim
- fairlyModerately or equitably
- justlyWith fairness applied
- legitimatelyIn a valid way
- appropriatelyIn a suitable manner
fittingly · properly · suitably · rightly · warrantedly · correctly · validly · reasonably
Rightfully earned or warranted
- warrantedProperly justified or sanctioned
- dueOwed or expected
- earnedGained by effort
- justifiedShown to be right
well-earned · hard-won · rightful · fitting · appropriate · proper · suitable · valid
Publicly and enthusiastically praised
- laudedPublicly honored or celebrated
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- recognizedPerceived as familiar
applauded · commended · praised · acknowledged · credited · distinguished · renowned · esteemed
rightfully
By just claim
- fairlyModerately or equitably
- justlyWith fairness applied
- legitimatelyIn a valid way
appropriately · fittingly · properly · suitably · rightly · warrantedly · correctly · validly · reasonably · duly
merited
Rightfully earned or warranted
justified · well-earned · hard-won · rightful · fitting · appropriate · proper · suitable · valid · legitimate
acclaimed
Publicly and enthusiastically praised
- laudedPublicly honored or celebrated
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
recognized · applauded · commended · praised · acknowledged · credited · distinguished · renowned · esteemed · respected
deservedlyundeservedly
Without having merited it
unjustly · unfairly · unwarrantedly · unjustifiably · wrongfully
deservedlyby chance
Occurring without design
luckily · fortunately · accidentally · randomly · coincidentally