Fortune

/ˈfɔːrtʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Chance or luck as an external force affecting human affairs.

She believed that her success was due to fortune rather than hard work.

A large amount of wealth or riches.

He inherited a fortune from his grandfather.

A favorable or advantageous situation.

It was a fortune that they found a hotel with availability.

A prophetic or predictive statement, especially one of a fortune-teller.

The fortune she received from the fortune cookie was surprisingly accurate.

verb

To bequeath a fortune to someone.

The wealthy businessman decided to fortune his family with substantial inheritances.

Middle English, from Old French 'fortune', from Latin 'fortuna'.

fortune favors the bold:

Success comes to those who take risks.

fall on hard times:

Experience difficult financial circumstances.

lady luck:

Personification of luck, often regarded as feminine.

Big money

He made a killing on that investment; he's got big fortune now.

Lucky break

That job offer was a real fortune for her.