Definitions

luckily

[luhk-uh-lee] / ˈlʌk ə li /

ADVERB

happily

Synonyms

STRONG

fortuitously fortunately

WEAK

by chance favorably opportunely propitiously providentially

Antonyms

WEAK

unhappily unluckily

Example Sentences

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"Luckily we were able to reverse that situation, take the lead and get the three points."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Luckily for investors, the U.S. market offers diverse approaches despite its overall focus on cutting-edge algorithms.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

Luckily, my colleague Jim Newell just published a story about how Collins keeps romping in a state that hasn’t backed a Republican for president since 1988.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Luckily for Bottoms, he’s third in the polls right now, so it’s unlikely he’ll have to make good on this promise.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Luckily, Adam didn’t seem to notice that the others weren’t following.

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon