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fortunate

for·tu·nate

fortunate

 
 
pronunciation:
for ch niht
features:
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having good fortune; lucky; blessed.
You are fortunate to receive such a good education.
synonyms:
lucky, prosperous
antonyms:
poor, unfortunate, unlucky, wretched
similar words:
happy, rich, successful, well, well-off
definition 2: bringing or brought by good fortune.
It was fortunate that the police got there in time to stop the fight.
synonyms:
happy, lucky
antonyms:
unfortunate
similar words:
favorable, ripe, timely
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derivations: fortunately (adv.), fortunateness (n.)
Word Builder: fortunate +
  • fortunately:
    happening because of good luck.
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