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fortunate

/ˈfɔːr.tʃə.nət/
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Adverb:fortunately
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• adjective

1

Favored by or involving good luck or favorable circumstances; having an unexpected advantage or blessing.

Example

"We were fortunate to find a cozy guesthouse just before the heavy snowstorm began."

2

Auspicious, favorable, or bringing a good outcome (of an event, timing, or decision).

Example

"By a fortunate coincidence, both researchers were attending the same symposium in Vienna."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'fortunate' (favored by good luck or advantageous circumstances) with 'fortuitous' (happening purely by chance or accident, though often with a favorable outcome).

• Rhymes for fortunate

• Nearby Words

fortresslike
fortuitous
fortuitously
fortunate
fortunately
fortune
fortuneteller

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin 'fortunatus' ('prosperous, lucky, happy'), the past participle of 'fortunare' ('to make prosperous'), from 'fortuna' ('chance, fate, good luck').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fortunate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fortunate
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