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exceptional for eyes only inside not for publication off the record on the Q.T. privy special top-secret under one's hat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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A Department for Education spokesperson said the government was committed to ensuring art, music and drama "are no longer the preserve of a privileged few".

From BBC

Even in defeat, Arroyo admitted she was "privileged" to face such a challenge.

From BBC

The world champion stressed she was "grateful and privileged" to still be at the oche doing what she loved.

From BBC

One tier is a private club of sorts, where a privileged group can obtain shares of companies still in their early growth stages.

From The Wall Street Journal

America’s nonprofits have a privileged status because they offer ideas and services that the for-profit sector inadequately supports.

From The Wall Street Journal

privileged

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