Synonyms of privileged

privileged 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in gifted

Related Words

• gifted
• fortunate
• lucky
• blessed
• happy
• favored
• promising
• golden
• fair
• hot

Dissimilar Words

• unfortunate
• unhappy
• unlucky
• hapless
• luckless
• disadvantaged
• cursed
• ill-fated
• ill-starred
• star-crossed
• snakebit

2

as in protected

Related Words

• protected
• secure
• exempt
• shielded
• immune
• pure
• inviolate
• unassailable
• holy
• untouchable
• sacred
• inviolable
• sacrosanct
• hallowed

Dissimilar Words

• irreverent
• blasphemous
• profane
• sacrilegious

privileged

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entitled
• authorized
• qualified
• enabled
• empowered
• permitted
• allowed
• licensed
• approved
• enfranchised
• endorsed
• let
• sanctioned
• certificated
• legitimized
• certified
• validated
• ratified
• accredited
• chartered
• warranted
• revalidated
• recertified
• reapproved
• rechartered
• reaccredited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disqualified
• disabled
• disenfranchised
• disempowered
• forbade
• disallowed
• proscribed
• invalidated
• nullified
• decertified
• delegitimized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of privileged

Adjective

Advertisement Whether the arrangement will ultimately improve the lives of ordinary Venezuelans or merely enrich a privileged elite remains unclear. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026

Remember that decorating a dorm—attending college at all—is a privileged position to be in. — The Spruce, 28 July 2026

Verb

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