From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishrichly deserverichly deserveDESERVEto completely deserve something such as success or punishment They got the punishment they so richly deserved. → richly
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richly deserve• Nobody could say it was anything but richly deserved.• Oh, Charles dear, this is an honour you so richly deserve.• The boos were unmistakable, unending and richly deserved.• The national media made her a heroine, status richly deserved, and the sympathy grew even more.• It must be heartening for the company to enjoy such royal favour; they richly deserve it.• Stewart received a richly deserved ovation from the crowd.• The Conference outfit richly deserved their win after twice taking the lead through Richie Mitchell.• Some richly deserved to be abandoned. 