Word: Fortunate

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having good luck or receiving desirable outcomes; receiving benefits or advantages from circumstances. Example: “She considers herself fortunate to have found such a fulfilling job.”

Example Sentence:

• Adjective: “It was fortunate that he arrived just in time to catch the last train.”

Phrases

• “Fortunate enough”: Expresses that something positive has happened unexpectedly or with some degree of luck. Example: “She was fortunate enough to win the lottery.”
• “Fortune smiles on”: Indicates that someone is experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances. Example: “Fortune seems to be smiling on her lately with all these opportunities coming her way.”

Synonyms

• Lucky
• Blessed
• Thriving
• Prosperous
• Auspicious
• Serendipitous
• Boonful
• Favored
• Privileged

Antonyms

• Unfortunate
• Unlucky
• Disadvantaged
• Ill-fated
• Misfortunate

Example Sentences

• Adjective (phrase): “They were fortunate enough to survive the storm without any injuries.”
• Adjective (idiom): “Being born into a supportive family made him feel like the most fortunate person alive.”