Chauffeured

/ʃoʊfərd/ adjective

Definition

Driven by a professional chauffeur; transported in a vehicle with a hired driver.

Etymology

Past participle of 'chauffeur' used as a verb, from the noun 'chauffeur.' As an adjective, it describes something or someone transported by a professional driver.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'chauffeured around' has a specific ring to it—it implies luxury and being taken care of, which is why people use it to describe VIPs or pampered individuals. It's become a shorthand for 'important enough to not drive themselves.'

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