fortunately

[US]/'fɔrtʃənətli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.by good fortune; happily

Example Sentences

Fortunately the train was on time.

Fortunately there was no loss of life in the fire.

It was a bad crash, but fortunately there were no fatalities.

"Fortunately, nothing was found."

Fortunately for him, he can swim.

Fortunately the gunman’s shots went astray.

Fortunately, the police found the missing children safe and sound.

"Fortunately, the planes appear to be quite safe."

Fortunately this has not happened.

"Fortunately, the storm only did minimal damage to the crops."

fortunately, no shots were fired and no one was hurt.

Fortunately, the storm only did minimal damage to the farmer's crops.

The plane had a breakdown in the air, but it was fortunately removed by the ace pilot.

I was late in getting to the station, but fortunately for me, the train was late too.

Fortunately,the stormy waves caused trifling damage to the boat.

Fortunately, she had the grace to apologize as soon as she realized she had offended them.

"Fortunately, his new employer's a very kind person; cruelty was foreign to her nature."

The thick clouds passed overhead, but fortunately the rain kept off the whole day.

Fortunately, his head injuries left his bodily functions unimpaired.

Fortunately for the author, he was soon oblivious of the vitriolic criticism. Sometimes the term implies lack of awareness:

Real-world Examples

Fortunately, I can apply for another university.

Source: How to have a conversation in English

Fortunately, there is the evolution of culture.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

But fortunately, such effects are usually temporary.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

Fortunately, that was not the result here.

Source: NPR News March 2015 Compilation

Fortunately, Donald Trump is incapable of thinking small.

Source: Compilation of speeches by Trump's daughter Ivanka.

" Fortunately, " said Dumbledore, " there is a simple test."

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Fortunately, the flood waters have receded.

Source: CNN Selected January 2016 Collection

Fortunately, such a task would be difficult.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American January 2021 Collection

Fortunately, I have experience in that area.

Source: Friends Season 3

Fortunately, there are steps we can take.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) December 2014 Collection

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