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well-earned
UK
/ˌwel ˈɜːnd/
US
/ˌwɛl ˈɝːnd/
Translations
Used as a regular adjective; no comparative or superlative forms are normally used.
He received a well-earned promotion.
Il a reçu une promotion bien méritée.
UK
/ˌwel ˈɜːnd/
US
/ˌwɛl ˈɝːnd/
Participial adjective meaning deserved because of effort, work, or merit.
After months of training, she took a well-earned break.
Après des mois d’entraînement, elle a pris une pause bien méritée.
Synonyms
rightfully earned
duly earned
Definitions
He received a well-earned promotion.
After months of training, she took a well-earned break.