luckily

American  

[luhk-uh-lee] / ˈlʌk ə li /

adverb

1. by good luck; fortunately.

   Luckily we had enough money.

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Etymology

Origin of luckily

First recorded in 1520–30; lucky ¹ + -ly

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Example Sentences

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luckily

“I think luckily for me, I started my career in an offense that was similar to that, and just understanding you never know when it’s going to come, but just to be ready,” Thybulle said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

"If the time ever comes when an opportunity presents itself, luckily I've got something that can help me."

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

“Airlines are in the midst of a second fuel shock in less than a year in 2026,” analysts at Citi said in a recent note, adding that luckily, investors can lean on familiar playbooks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

But luckily, we’re not deep frying in this recipe—only an inch or so of oil is needed to turn lightly battered, julienned zucchini into crispy fries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

But luckily for Jojo, that was the day for Rick Swope to be at the zoo.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

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