Search Dictionary
Definition of lucky

lucky

/ˈlʌk.i/
luck · y
Adverb:luckily
JUMP TO:

lucky Lexical Profile

lucky Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having, bringing, or resulting from good luck or favorable chance.

Example

"She felt lucky to have found such a supportive mentor early in her career."

2

Believed by superstition or custom to bring good fortune to the owner or user.

Example

"The athlete always wore his lucky socks during championship tournaments."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for lucky
Antonyms
View all antonyms for lucky

• Rhymes for lucky

• Nearby Words

luckiness
luckless
lucknow
lucky
lucrative
lucratively
luculia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 15th century from the noun 'luck' (borrowed from Middle Dutch 'luc', a shortened form of 'gheluc' meaning happiness or good fortune) plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lucky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lucky
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.