lucky
word
/ˈɫəki/
LUH-kee
/lˈʌki/
LUH-kee
Definition
Having good things happen to you by chance, not because of your actions. It can describe people, situations, or positive results that happen unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
"Lucky" is informal and positive. Common phrases: "feel lucky," "get lucky," "lucky day," "lucky number." Don't confuse with "fortunate" (slightly more formal, often for significant good things). Opposite: "unlucky." Often used when you didn't control the outcome.
Spanish: afortunado - suertudoPortuguese (BR): sortudo - com sortePortuguese (PT): sortudo - com sorteChinese (Simplified): 幸运的Chinese (Traditional): 幸運的Hindi: भाग्यशालीArabic: محظوظBengali: ভাগ্যবানRussian: везучий - удачливыйJapanese: 運がいい - ラッキー (話し言葉)Vietnamese: may mắnKorean: 운이 좋은Turkish: şanslıUrdu: خوش قسمتIndonesian: beruntung
Example Sentences
I feel lucky today.
basic
She was lucky to win the prize.
basic
You are so lucky to have good friends.
basic
It was just lucky timing that we caught the last bus.
natural
Consider yourself lucky—they usually don't give refunds.
natural
He got lucky and found his lost keys in the grass.
natural