fortunate (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

Definition

Having good luck or a favorable outcome.

Examples

• She was fortunate to find a parking spot right in front of the store.

• The company had a fortunate turn of events, leading to increased profits.

• He felt fortunate to have survived the accident without serious injuries.

How to Use fortunate

fortunate to (prepositional phrase)

Lucky to experience or have something. — "She was fortunate to receive a scholarship for her studies."

fortunate enough to (prepositional phrase)

Having enough luck to be able to do something. — "They were fortunate enough to escape the fire without any injuries."

Synonyms of fortunate

Words with a similar meaning to fortunate:

• lucky
• blessed
• propitious
• auspicious

Antonyms of fortunate

Words with the opposite meaning to fortunate:

• unfortunate
• unlucky
• disastrous

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