privileged

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having special privileges.

Adjective

Examples

"You are very dull this morning, Sheriff," said the youngest daughter of the house, who, being the baby and pretty, had grown pettishly privileged in speech.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Not subject to legal discovery due to a protected status.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “privileged” mean?

Having special privileges.

Is “privileged” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.