advantaged

American  

[ad-van-tijd] / ædˈvæn tɪdʒd /

adjective

1. having greater resources or better skills, education, facilities, etc..

   She is more advantaged than her cousin.

2. having sufficient or abundant income, natural resources, etc.; affluent.

   the advantaged nations.

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noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. Usually the advantaged advantaged people collectively.

   a luxury cruise that only the advantaged could afford.

advantaged British  

/ ədˈvɑːntɪdʒd /

adjective

1. in a superior social or economic position

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Other Word Forms

• unadvantaged adjective

Etymology

Origin of advantaged

First recorded in 1595–1605; advantage + -ed ³

Example Sentences

“Cava continues to be an economically advantaged business model with high-potential for full national penetration,” wrote Ivankoe, noting that while near-term results are difficult to predict, the outlook is better than previously anticipated.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

LA28 chief Allison Katz-Mayfield called the random ticket-drawing process "the fairest way to ensure that the broadest number of people can get access to tickets and that no one is advantaged or disadvantaged".

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

The Spring, Texas, company said its advantaged assets are central to its new guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Much of his remaining “Dancing with the Stars” competition is advantaged in physical strength and agility.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

I wanted students more aware of their differences from persons less advantaged.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

Related Words

• preferred
• recommended
• selected