privileged
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for privileged, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Enjoying special rights, advantages, or treatment that others lack.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use privileged
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “privileged” mean?
The word “privileged” means enjoying special rights, advantages, or treatment that others lack. In plain terms, having special advantages others don't — or, legally, protected from disclosure.
How do you pronounce “privileged”?
“Privileged” is pronounced PRIHV-lihjd (/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒd/ in IPA).
How do you use “privileged” in a sentence?
Here is “privileged” used in a sentence: “He grew up in a privileged household with private tutors and staff.”
What part of speech is “privileged”?
“Privileged” is an adjective.
Is “privileged” a common word?
“Privileged” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “privileged” have?
“Privileged” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: enjoying special rights, advantages, or treatment that others lack.
What is the difference between privileged and entitled?
Privileged describes someone enjoying special rights or advantages that others lack, which is a factual description of circumstance. Entitled describes an attitude, often negative, of believing one deserves special treatment, so a person can be privileged without being entitled, or entitled without being especially privileged.
What does privileged mean in a legal context?
In law, privileged information is legally protected from being disclosed or used as evidence, such as communications between a lawyer and client. This meaning is distinct from the social sense of having special advantages.
Is it correct to say privileged information or privileged communication?
Yes, both phrases are standard legal terminology referring to information or communication that is protected from forced disclosure in court, most commonly under attorney-client privilege.