fortunate

adjective

for·tu·nate ˈfȯr-chə-nət

ˈfȯrch-nət

Synonyms of fortunate next

: bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain : auspicious

made a fortunate investment

: receiving some unexpected good

How fortunate we are to get such a nice room!

fortunateness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for fortunate

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

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

won because of a lucky bounce

fortunate suggests being rewarded beyond what one deserves.

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

Examples of fortunate in a Sentence

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

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The Kansas City Chiefs have been fortunate to have a final injury report that is mostly devoid of any players who cannot suit up. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 Joanne’s memory will live forever in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. —

Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 At times, the film tips into social comedy territory, pitting single and less fortunate parent Elisabeth against the obviously more moneyed, Nordic blonds Anders and Sarah. —

Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025 Janet Ruiz, spokesperson for the Insurance Information Institute, which represents many major insurance companies, said California is fortunate to have the FAIR Plan, which is required to accept everyone. —

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