well-deserved

UK
/ˌwɛl dɪˈzɜːvd/
US
/ˌwɛl dɪˈzɜrvd/

Translations

well-deservedadjective
more well-deserved
Comp.
most well-deserved
Super.
UK
/ˌwɛl dɪˈzɜːvd/
US
/ˌwɛl dɪˈzɜrvd/
bien mérité
After years of hard work, she received a well-deserved promotion.
Après des années de travail acharné, elle a obtenu une promotion bien méritée.
well-deservedpast participle
UK
/ˌwel dɪˈzɜːvd/
US
/ˌwɛl dɪˈzɝːvd/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the past participle of "deserve" preceded by the adverb "well".
bien mérité
His retirement after decades of service was a well-deserved reward.
Sa retraite après des décennies de service a été une récompense bien méritée.

Definitions

well-deservedadjective
Rightfully earned or merited due to one's actions or achievements.
After years of hard work, she received a well-deserved promotion.
well-deservedpast participle
Fully justified or rightfully earned as a result of commendable actions or achievements.
His retirement after decades of service was a well-deserved reward.