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.
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ArsTechnica, 4 June 2025
Like Sirens, Big Little Lies unpacks the complexities of female friendships and hidden turmoil within privileged families.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 June 2025
Most viewers streamed the darkly comic anthology series from Mike White, set each season at a new luxury resort where the worst instincts of the privileged guests are unleashed.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
However, the university, according to the lawsuit, stated in its response that many additional records had been withheld due to their relation to legal actions, confidential information or privileged communications with lawyers.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 4 June 2025
Like Sirens, Big Little Lies unpacks the complexities of female friendships and hidden turmoil within privileged families.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 June 2025
Most viewers streamed the darkly comic anthology series from Mike White, set each season at a new luxury resort where the worst instincts of the privileged guests are unleashed.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
However, the university, according to the lawsuit, stated in its response that many additional records had been withheld due to their relation to legal actions, confidential information or privileged communications with lawyers.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 May 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 8 Jun. 2025.
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