entitled
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for entitled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Given a particular title, as of a book or piece of writing.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Given a particular title, as of a book or piece of writing.
“He wrote an essay entitled "The Cost of Silence."”
2. adjective
Having a legal or moral right to something.
“Employees are entitled to two weeks of paid leave.”
Opposites
How to use entitled
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
entitled to
feel entitled
an entitled attitude
Frequently asked questions
What does “entitled” mean?
The word “entitled” means given a particular title, as of a book or piece of writing. In plain terms, either "titled" (a book) or "having a right to something" — and informally, "acting like you deserve more than you do.".
How do you pronounce “entitled”?
“Entitled” is pronounced ihn-TYTLD (/ɪnˈtaɪtl̩d/ in IPA).
How do you use “entitled” in a sentence?
Here is “entitled” used in a sentence: “He wrote an essay entitled "The Cost of Silence.".”
What is another word for “entitled”?
Words with a similar meaning to “entitled” include authorized and empowered.
What part of speech is “entitled”?
“Entitled” is an adjective.
Is “entitled” a common word?
“Entitled” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “entitled” have?
“Entitled” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: given a particular title, as of a book or piece of writing.
What is the difference between entitled and titled?
In the sense of having a name, entitled and titled mean the same thing: a book entitled War and Peace is the same as one titled War and Peace. Titled is often considered the cleaner choice, since entitled also carries an unrelated meaning of having a right to something. Both are widely accepted for naming works.
What is an example of entitled meaning named?
You might write, "She published a memoir entitled A Long Way Home," or "The report is entitled Growth and Renewal." Here entitled simply introduces the title of a written work, telling you what it is called. It has nothing to do with attitude or rights in this usage.
Does entitled always mean having a right to something?
No. Entitled has two distinct meanings. One is having a right or claim, as in being entitled to a refund, and a related sense describes someone who feels they deserve special treatment. The other, seen here, simply means given a particular title, as with a book or article. Context makes clear which is meant.
