The difference between Fortunate and Privileged
When used as adjectives, fortunate means auspicious, whereas privileged means having special privileges.
check bellow for the other definitions of Fortunate and Privileged
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Fortunate as an adjective:
Auspicious.
Examples:
"It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple."
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Fortunate as an adjective:
Happening by good luck or favorable chance.
Examples:
"Patrick was the unlikely match-winner as Berkeley earned a fortunate victory over Chisolm."
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Fortunate as an adjective:
Favored by fortune.
Examples:
"We were fortunate not to be fined for speeding."
"This is a time when we think of those less fortunate than ourselves."
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Privileged as a verb:
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Privileged as an adjective:
Having special privileges.
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Privileged as an adjective (legal):
Not subject to legal discovery due to a protected status.