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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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Through countless convention appearances and interactions with fans, he shared his kindness, wit and appreciation with everyone fortunate enough to meet him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

"I have been fortunate to have many great experiences with Mercedes over the years," said Hamilton.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

That is real progress for the least fortunate Americans.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026

Jon Hamm appeared in this capacity for Paul Rudd while riding a hot-air balloon in a tuxedo for a film shoot, fortunate timing that Poehler also says was not planned.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

“Well, you are fortunate to have a partner. He is quite talented.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera


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