fortunate

[US]/ˈfɔːtʃənət/
[UK]/ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having good luck, bringing good luck; lucky

Phrases & Collocations

fortunate to have

fortunate in

Example Sentences

a fortunate stroke of serendipity.

it was fortunate that the weather was good.

an unlucky accident. fortunate

the discerning few; the fortunate few.

a most fortunate match for our daughter.

I was fortunate in that I had friends.

be born under a fortunate star

She was fortunate in that she had friends to help her.

He is the fortunate possessor of a fine singing voice.

Your arrival was a fortunate circumstance.See Synonyms at occurrence

The youth was fortunate in having understanding parents.

less fortunate children still converged on the soup kitchens.

He was fortunate to arrive in Hollywood when the film industry was on the crest of a wave.

The old lady's fortunate enough to have very good health.

"He's fortunate in having a good job, since business is bad nowadays."

I was fortunate to catch today's last bus to the county at the last minute.

I was nearly drowned last night, but was fortunate enough to be saved.

Real-world Examples

" I am fortunate, extremely fortunate, that I have you, Severus."

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Fortunately, it's on the way to the bus stop.

Source: Lucy’s Day in ESL

It's just very special, like I feel so fortunate.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

We cared about God, the less fortunate, and the ocean.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) July 2015 Collection

Fortunately, tetanus infection can be prevented with the tetanus toxoid vaccine.

Source: Osmosis - Microorganisms

Maybe I'm happy that so many people turned up to help the less fortunate.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 9

And that was it. I feel fortunate.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Fortunately, there's an unusual solution that's got people buzzing: bees.

Source: 6 Minute English

Now the world has a serious chance to redeem Truman's pledge to lift the least fortunate.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

Fortunately, there are treatments that help with Parkinson's symptoms, although none stop the progressive neurodegeneration.

Source: Osmosis - Nerve

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