ADVANTAGED Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

advantaged 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of advantaged

as in privileged

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advantaged

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verb

past tense of advantage

as in benefited

to provide with something useful or desirable there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes

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Adjective

High cash value life insurance is increasingly part of that strategy, providing tax-advantaged, accessible capital that can help fund operations, seize opportunities or weather disruptions without selling core assets at a loss. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Research shows kids in disadvantaged neighborhoods are up to 20 times more likely to suffer firearm injuries than their peers in the most advantaged areas. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

Aritzia is further advantaged by successfully attracting mothers and daughters shopping together. — David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 Whatever the case, those who use this attribute will likely be advantaged in terms of personal and professional opportunities. — Rodney C. Adkins, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advantaged

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Adjective

By focusing on the battles fought in luxury department stores, fashion shows, high-end spas, nail salons, and the home, the film illustrated just how limited even privileged women’s options were.

— Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Bitdefender says removing Midnight Mimosa's privileged component may require firmware-level cleanup or specialized tools such as Android Debug Bridge.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of privileged

Verb

That sentiment is even stronger now than in 2022, when Lula benefited from widespread opposition to Jair Bolsonaro after a presidency marked by controversy over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Stocks that have benefited from the frenzy over AI have been swinging over rising worries about their path ahead.

— Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefited

Adjective

Thai Buddhists fill a container with blessed water, which is attached to a pulley that leads to the upper part of the chedi.

— Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Once, in the blessed era before the 24/7 news cycle and the omnipresence of social media, there was a lull in the months after the primary, with campaign activities picking back up around Labor Day.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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