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单词 privileged
释义

privileged

adjective

priv·​i·​leged ˈpriv-lijd How to pronounce privileged (audio)
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

Example Sentences

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.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

privileged

adjective

priv·​i·​leged
ˈpri-və-lijd
: having more things and a better chance in life than most people
He comes from a privileged family.

Legal Definition

privileged

adjective

priv·​i·​leged
: not subject to the usual rules or penalties because of some special circumstance
especially : not subject to disclosure especially in an adjudicative proceeding

privileged 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in blessed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unfortunate
  • unhappy
  • unlucky
  • hapless
  • luckless
  • disadvantaged
  • snakebitten
  • cursed
  • ill-starred
  • ill-fated
  • snakebit
  • curst
  • star-crossed
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2
as in protected

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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