privileged

Definitions

Having special rights, advantages, or immunities granted to a particular person or group.

Enjoying or characterized by the possession of wealth, status, or social advantages.

Relating to information that is confidential or restricted to a select group.

Examples

She felt privileged to have had the opportunity to study at such a prestigious university.

Growing up in a stable home, he realized how privileged he was compared to many of his peers.

The journalist was granted privileged access to the confidential government documents.

Synonyms

advantaged favored elite entitled fortunate exclusive exempt

Antonyms

disadvantaged deprived underprivileged marginalized oppressed impoverished needy