well-earned

adjective

: fully deserved

a well-earned reputation/rest

Her success is well-earned.

Examples of well-earned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Cubs’ reputation as lovable losers was well-earned after 37 years without a National League pennant and 74 years removed from their last World Series title. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Companion never takes the easy way out, and each of its twists feels well-earned and fresh. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

All of this, at least by the temperature inside the Fonda last night, felt well-earned. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

The last ten minutes are incredibly well-earned and incredibly entertaining. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for well-earned

• overturned
• unconcerned
• adjourned
• concerned
• discerned
• interned
• returned
• sunburned
• unburned
• unearned
• unlearned
• unturned