privileged
adjective
priv·i·leged
ˈpriv-lijd 
ˈpri-və-
1
: having or enjoying one or more privileges
privileged classes
2
: not subject to the usual rules or penalties because of some special circumstance
especially
: not subject to disclosure in a court of law
a privileged communication
Examples of privileged in a Sentence
He comes from a very privileged background.
The town attracts people who are wealthy and privileged.
The President's adviser has a privileged position of trust.
She had privileged access to the files.
Only the privileged few can become members of the club.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ukraine would like to receive short-term privileged access to the European market and a robust global development package that would include the creation of a development fund to solicit outside investment in Ukraine's industries.
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Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
Sexton's protection detail flashed blue lights to indicate the vehicle's privileged status to the police.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2025
To force a vote on the House floor upon the chamber's return next month, the resolution would likely be offered as a privileged motion, which would require leadership to schedule a vote within two legislative days.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Grand Hotel Parker’s Naples’ historic grande dame occupies a privileged position on a hill in the elegant Chiaia neighborhood, with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius in the distance.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
Sexton's protection detail flashed blue lights to indicate the vehicle's privileged status to the police.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2025
To force a vote on the House floor upon the chamber's return next month, the resolution would likely be offered as a privileged motion, which would require leadership to schedule a vote within two legislative days.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Grand Hotel Parker’s Naples’ historic grande dame occupies a privileged position on a hill in the elegant Chiaia neighborhood, with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius in the distance.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for privileged
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“Privileged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privileged. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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