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fortunate

adjective

for·​tu·​nate ˈfȯrch-nət How to pronounce fortunate (audio)
ˈfȯr-chə-
1
: bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain : auspicious
made a fortunate investment
2
: receiving some unexpected good
How fortunate we are to get such a nice room!
fortunateness noun

Synonyms

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lucky, fortunate, happy, providential mean meeting with unforeseen success.

lucky stresses the agency of chance in bringing about a favorable result.

won because of a lucky bounce

fortunate suggests being rewarded beyond one's deserts.

fortunate in my investments

happy combines the implications of lucky and fortunate with stress on being blessed.

a series of happy accidents

providential more definitely implies the help or intervention of a higher power.

a providential change in the weather

Example Sentences

How fortunate we were to find that restaurant! We should try to help others who are less fortunate than ourselves.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fortunate was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing fortunate

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