luckily
word · lemma: lucky
/ˈɫəkəɫi/
LUH-ki-lee
/lˈʌkili/
LUH-ki-lee
Definition
Used to say that something good happened by chance or that a bad situation was avoided. It comments on the whole situation, not just one action.
Usage & Nuances
Usually goes at the beginning of a sentence: 'Luckily, ...' It is common in speech and writing. 'Fortunately' is more formal; 'luckily' sounds a bit more everyday. Don't use it to describe manner like an ordinary adverb.
Spanish: por suerte - afortunadamentePortuguese (BR): por sorte - felizmentePortuguese (PT): por sorte - felizmenteChinese (Simplified): 幸好 - 幸运地Chinese (Traditional): 幸好 - 幸運地Hindi: सौभाग्य से - खुशकिस्मती सेArabic: لحسن الحظ - من حسن الحظBengali: ভাগ্যক্রমে - সৌভাগ্যবশতRussian: к счастьюJapanese: 運よく - 幸い（さいわい）Vietnamese: may mắn làKorean: 다행히Turkish: neyse ki - şans eseriUrdu: خوش قسمتی سےIndonesian: untungnya
Example Sentences
Luckily, I had my phone with me.
basic
She forgot her key, but luckily her sister was home.
basic
Luckily, the rain stopped before we left.
basic
Luckily, no one was hurt in the accident.
natural
I thought I missed the bus, but luckily it was running late.
natural
Luckily for us, they still had one table left.
natural