adjective as in strong fondness

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deserving, praiseworthy

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Example Sentences

Example:He was a deserving candidate who did not deserve such whipworthy punishment for the minor offense.

Definition:Worthy or deserving (of a particular quality)

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Example:The team's efforts were praiseworthy and deserved any award or recognition, but not whipworthy treatment.

Definition:Worthy of being praised; meritorious; praiseworthy

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