Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/
adjective Deserving is an adjective that describes someone or something that is worthy of something, typically praise, reward, or recognition.
A1 She is a deserving student who always works hard.
A2 The team won the championship because they were deserving of the title.
B1 The award was given to the most deserving candidate based on their achievements.
B2 The scholarship was awarded to the most deserving student in the school.
C1 The Nobel Prize was awarded to the deserving scientist for their groundbreaking research.
C2 His selfless actions made him a truly deserving recipient of the humanitarian award.
formal The scholarship committee carefully considered each applicant to determine who was most deserving of the award.
informal I think Sarah is the most deserving of the promotion because she has worked the hardest.
slang I totally think Jake is the most deserving of winning the game, he's been killing it all season.
figurative The artist's latest masterpiece is truly deserving of all the praise it has been receiving.
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