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fortunate

[fawr-chuh-nit] / ˈfɔr tʃə nɪt /


Usage

What are other ways to say fortunate? The adjective fortunate, which describes people or events marked by good fortune, implies that success is obtained by the operation of favorable circumstances more than by direct effort; it is usually applied to grave or large matters (especially those happening in the ordinary course of things): fortunate in one’s choice of a partner; a fortunate investment. Happy emphasizes a pleasant ending or something that happens at just the right moment: By a happy accident, I received the package on time. Lucky, a more colloquial word, is applied to situations that turn out well by chance: lucky at cards; my lucky day.

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While TJ acknowledges her family is fortunate enough to afford it, she says the sticker shock from inflation is real — and it’s changing how she shops for everyday essentials.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

He said he was also fortunate that his headmaster at school encouraged him down the path of music.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Only the truly fortunate found themselves in Comedies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

In its own statement, BuzzFeed said “We are extremely fortunate that Byron has enormous confidence in our management team and moved very quickly to reposition this company and unlock its value.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

“How fortunate we are that there is plenty of water,” she said.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli




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