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Privileged

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/

To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize

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📖 Definitions of "Privileged"

verb

1
To grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize
"to privilege representatives from arrest"
2
To bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger; to exempt; to deliver.

adjective

1
Having special privileges.
2
Not subject to legal discovery due to a protected status.

🔄 Synonyms of "Privileged"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
exemptverb	Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.
exclusivenoun	(literally) Excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions.
innernoun	Being or occurring (farther) inside, situated farther in, located (situated) or happening on the inside of something, situated within or farther within contained within something.
favored	US standard spelling of favoured. [Treated or regarded with partiality.]
insidenoun	The interior or inner part.
advantaged	(of a person) Financially secure; elite and economically successful.

↔️ Antonyms of "Privileged"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
underprivilegednoun	Deprived of the opportunities and advantages of others, usually through no fault of one's own.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Privileged"

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Word	Definition
advantaged	(of a person) Financially secure; elite and economically successful.
favored	US standard spelling of favoured. [Treated or regarded with partiality.]
innernoun	Being or occurring (farther) inside, situated farther in, located (situated) or happening on the inside of something, situated within or farther within contained within something.
exclusivenoun	(literally) Excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions.
insidenoun	The interior or inner part.
exemptverb	Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.
prerogativenoun	An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.
honoured	(British spelling) Respected, having received honour.
honored	US standard spelling of honoured. [(British spelling) Respected, having received honour.]
honornoun	(uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
advantageous	Being of advantage, beneficial.
valuablenoun	Having a great value.
distinguished	celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
well-off	Alternative spelling of well off. [Of a person: in fortunate circumstances, especially having financial security; comfortably off.]
mainnoun	Of chief or leading importance; prime, principal.
concessionarynoun	relating to concessions or franchises
primenoun	First in importance, degree, or rank.
favourablenoun	Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.
favoured	Treated or regarded with partiality.
favorable	US standard spelling of favourable. [Apt to win favour; pleasing.]