fortunate
/ˈfoɚtʃənət/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FORTUNATE
[more fortunate; most fortunate]
1
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having good luck
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enjoying good fortune
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lucky
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How fortunate we were to find that restaurant!
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They were (very) fortunate to have his help.
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It's fortunate (for us) that these documents have been preserved.
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We're fortunate in having these opportunities. = We're fortunate to have these opportunities.
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We should try to help others who are less fortunate than ourselves.
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They were fortunate (enough) to escape injury when their car crashed. = It was fortunate that they escaped injury when their car crashed.
2
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coming or happening because of good luck
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opposite unfortunate