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fortunate

[fawr-chuh-nit] / ˈfɔr tʃə nɪt /


Usage

What are other ways to say fortunate? The adjective fortunate, which describes people or events marked by good fortune, implies that success is obtained by the operation of favorable circumstances more than by direct effort; it is usually applied to grave or large matters (especially those happening in the ordinary course of things): fortunate in one’s choice of a partner; a fortunate investment. Happy emphasizes a pleasant ending or something that happens at just the right moment: By a happy accident, I received the package on time. Lucky, a more colloquial word, is applied to situations that turn out well by chance: lucky at cards; my lucky day.

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"We were very fortunate that we had a lot of family coming to the airport with us," added Tom.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

"Ultimately we have had players in the first team winning major trophies and we're fortunate to be part of that era."

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

But what I gained was insight into the intricacies of the American judicial system, and profound appreciation to be one of the fortunate few who got another shot at justice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

People who have savings or investments to tap into are among the more fortunate.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

But whereas the wretched Io had to pay dearly for the distinction, Europa was exceedingly fortunate.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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