PRIVILEGED Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of privileged

as in gifted

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as in protected

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verb

past tense of privilege

as in entitled

to give a right to only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma

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Adjective

Controls include identity management, privileged access, isolation of critical components and resilience. — Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Running alongside the Reuss river, with uninterrupted views across the valley toward the surrounding peaks, your villa will occupy one of Andermatt’s most privileged locations. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Verb

The old caste system that privileged the samurai was abolished. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 In choosing this conflict with Iran, the United States privileged likely ephemeral gains against an adversary that was a marginal threat over deterrence of peer and near-peer adversaries that have the will and the means to profoundly endanger global stability. — Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for privileged

Recent Examples of Synonyms for privileged

Adjective

According to People, partygoers were gifted Chanel and Hermès handbags, and a game-show-style giveaway saw cash prizes starting at $10,000 and climbing to a staggering $1 million.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Alex, a gifted cellist who comes home to Los Angeles after 20 years on the road, is that part.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of gifted

Adjective

Eco effort Because Kanai is a protected area, eco efforts are top of mind.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The result is a more efficient propulsion system that delivers greater range and energy, enabling engagement of highly maneuverable aerial threats at safer distances from protected forces.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of protected

Adjective

They are dinged up and dingy, fortunate to constantly bask in a golden hue that covers up their imperfections.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Advertisement The same technology that is delivering fortunes in Silicon Valley can also deliver help to the least fortunate.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of fortunate

Adjective

This is becoming increasingly critical as water scarcity puts growing pressure on communities and infrastructure, including in traditionally water-secure regions.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Conversely, those who are secure in their relationships have the lowest level of problematic social media use.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of secure

Verb

The Egyptian support is defensive in nature and won't include any ground troops in Yemen, the official said on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak to reporters.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
The Egyptian support is defensive in nature and won’t include any ground troops in Yemen, the official said on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak to reporters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of authorized

Adjective

And those who got to watch the live show of Cardi with her band, which delivered a sumptuous rock and jazz-tinged take on her tracks, can consider themselves among the lucky few.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026
Steichen would be lucky to finish out the season barring a change of direction by his team.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of lucky

Verb

After Texas launched its education savings accounts this year, Albaugh’s children were among at least 78 Covenant students who qualified for the program.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
The Olivers qualified for 100 gallons of free heating oil through a local community center, help worth about $700.

— Meg Oliver, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualified

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