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priv·i·leged
privileged
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- pronunciation:
- prI
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lihjd
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prIv
lihjd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
having advantages over others, especially due to wealth and family background; having privileges.
It's clear that these privileged students received a better education.- synonyms:
- favored
- antonyms:
- disadvantaged, underprivileged
- similar words:
- exclusive, special
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definition 2: |
very fortunate.
He was a brilliant and generous man, and I feel privileged to have been his friend for these past thirty years.- synonyms:
- blessed, lucky
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definition 3: |
restricted to a select or authorized individual, group, or class of people.
The private club has privileged membership.She has privileged access to the company's records.Aristocrats enjoyed a privileged way of life.- antonyms:
- public
- similar words:
- classified, confidential, exclusive, inside, limited, private, restricted, secret, top-secret
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definition 4: |
legally protected against disclosure in court or against charges of slander or libel, as is confidential communication to one's attorney.
That is privileged information and will not be disclosed.- antonyms:
- public
- similar words:
- confidential, off the record, private
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related words: |
private, secret |
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