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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
- fortunateness noun
- fortunately adverb
- quasi-fortunate adjective
- quasi-fortunately adverb
- superfortunate adjective
- superfortunately adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of fortunate1
Example Sentences
It didn't make me a better footballer but that changed my life as in we made history and I was the one that was fortunate enough to score that goal.
“We do feel fortunate that guys that you’re asking to step up are people that understand what’s going on and have real game experience and that means a lot this time of year.”
Your children are fortunate to receive such generous gifts.
When play resumed, and with Munar down break point, the Italian floated over a volley that caught a fortunate net cord and put the set back on level terms.
"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.
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Related Words
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- fortuitous
- happy
- 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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