privileged

Universal Words adjective 1 (sometimes disapproving) having special rights or advantages that most people do not have: Those in authority were in a privileged position. * She comes from a privileged background. * In those days, only a privileged few had the vote. 2 [notbeforenoun] having an opportunity to do sth that makes you feel proud SYNHONOURED: We are privileged to welcome you as our speaker this evening. 3 (law) (of information) known only to a few people and legally protected so that it does not have to be made public SYNCONFIDENTIAL: I'm sorry, that's privileged information.