ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Privileged

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Privileged is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of privilege.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of privilege.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

"You are very dull this morning, Sheriff," said the youngest daughter of the house, who, being the baby and pretty, had grown pettishly privileged in speech.

Synonyms for privileged

Depending on context, synonyms include exempt, exclusive, inner, favored, inside, advantaged.

Antonyms for privileged

Common opposites include underprivileged.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include advantaged, favored, inner, exclusive, inside, exempt.

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