Definitions

luck

[luhk] / lʌk /

NOUN

good fortune

Synonyms

STRONG

advantage blessing break fluke godsend happiness health karma kismet luckiness occasion opportunity profit prosperity serendipity smile stroke success triumph victory weal wealth win windfall

WEAK

big break fortunateness good luck in the cards lucky break run of luck streak of luck

Antonyms

STRONG

bad fortune bad luck disadvantage failure forfeit loss misfortune

NOUN

chance

Synonyms

STRONG

accident break destiny fate fortuity fortune hap happenstance hazard occasion occurrence toss-up

WEAK

fifty-fifty unforeseen event

Antonyms

STRONG

misfortune

WEAK

bad fortune

Example Sentences

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"We've had people pulling over in the car just to say good luck."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In March, Nestlé showed that it’s adroit enough to bounce back from some bad luck.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It was "down to luck and good fortune" that they were rescued before coming to serious harm.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Oftentimes, we sit on our balcony, awestruck at our luck.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Rue and I silently bemoan our bad luck and turn to face her.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold