fortunate
word
/ˈfɔɹtʃənət/
FOR-chuh-nuht
/fˈɔːtʃənət/
FAW-chuh-nuht
Definition
If someone is fortunate, they have good luck or are in a good situation. It can also describe something positive that happens at a helpful or convenient time.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'lucky'. Common patterns include 'fortunate to + verb', 'fortunate enough to + verb', and 'it is fortunate that...'. It often appears in polite, written, or thoughtful speech.
Spanish: afortunado - favorablePortuguese (BR): afortunado - favorávelPortuguese (PT): afortunado - favorávelChinese (Simplified): 幸运的 - 有利的Chinese (Traditional): 幸運的 - 有利的Hindi: भाग्यशाली - अनुकूलArabic: محظوظ - ملائمBengali: সৌভাগ্যবান - ভাগ্যবতীRussian: удачливый - счастливыйJapanese: 幸運なVietnamese: may mắnKorean: 운이 좋은Turkish: şanslıUrdu: خوش قسمتIndonesian: beruntung
Example Sentences
We were fortunate that traffic wasn't too bad.
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We are fortunate to have a safe home.
basic
She felt fortunate after finding her lost phone.
basic
It was fortunate that the rain stopped early.
basic
I was fortunate enough to study with a great teacher.
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Not everyone is fortunate enough to get a second chance.
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