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

  1. Fortunate as an adjective:

    Auspicious.

    Examples:

    "It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple."

  2. 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."

  3. 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."

  1. Privileged as a verb:

  1. Privileged as an adjective:

    Having special privileges.

  2. Privileged as an adjective (legal):

    Not subject to legal discovery due to a protected status.

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