Definitions

privileged

[priv-uh-lijd, priv-lijd] / ˈprɪv ə lɪdʒd, ˈprɪv lɪdʒd /

ADJECTIVE

favored, elite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

honored powerful

STRONG

advantaged entitled indulged ruling

WEAK

silk-stocking special

Antonyms

WEAK

disadvantageous poor prevented public

ADJECTIVE

allowed, exempt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

empowered

STRONG

authorized chartered entitled excused franchised free furnished granted licensed okay okayed qualified sanctioned vested

WEAK

eligible immune kosher legit palatine special

Antonyms

WEAK

disadvantageous prevented unexempt

ADJECTIVE

confidential, secret

Synonyms

WEAK

exceptional for eyes only inside not for publication off the record on the Q.T. privy special top-secret under one's hat

Antonyms

WEAK

known open public

Example Sentences

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"There have been incredible highs and some very tough moments, but I feel truly privileged to have experienced it."

From BBC

"There is documentation of individuals being able to pay a fee to have a more privileged place of burial," explained Kelmelis.

From Science Daily

Despite having a very “privileged” version of the L.A. lifestyle, he still couldn’t quite strip himself free of its qualms.

From Los Angeles Times

She went to good schools and was dropped onto a relatively smooth and privileged path through life.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I consider myself a very privileged person,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times