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fortunate
[fawr-chuh-nit]
adjective
having good fortune; receiving good from uncertain or unexpected sources; lucky.
a fortunate young actor who got the lead in the play.
bringing or indicating good fortune: resulting favorably; auspicious.
She made a fortunate decision to go on to medical school.
well-to-do; comfortable; prosperous.
a summer camp for less fortunate fourth graders.
fortunate
/ ˈfɔːtʃənɪt /
adjective
having good luck; lucky
occurring by or bringing good fortune or luck; auspicious
Confusables Note
Other Word Forms
- fortunately adverb
- fortunateness noun
- quasi-fortunate adjective
- quasi-fortunately adverb
- superfortunate adjective
- superfortunately adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of fortunate1
Example Sentences
"We're massive fans and we were fortunate enough to be able to buy the property and feel very privileged and honoured to own it," said Lisa.
This time, however, they were fortunate to come away with a point as Chelsea found the touch that has been beyond them so far this season both in Europe and at home.
He added England are "fortunate" to have been able to select bowlers who can "add skill" to their pace too.
Others insist that we have a moral responsibility to help those who are less fortunate, especially given the innumerable ways that rich nations exploit the Global South.
"I do feel there's been a few games they've been fortunate in and I did feel there was a team ready to hurt them, and I thought it could be us."
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- fortuitous
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- healthy
- helpful
- lucky
- profitable
- prosperous
- successful
- wealthy
- well-off
When To Use
What are other ways to say fortunate?
Someone who is fortunate has good fortune or enjoys good luck and success. How is fortunate different from happy and lucky? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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