Fortunate

/ˈfɔːrtʃənɪt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having good luck; favored by fortune.

She was fortunate to win the lottery and change her life.

Resulting in good or favorable outcomes.

It was fortunate that the storm missed our town.

Welcomed or desirable, as a situation or circumstance.

He considered it fortunate that he found a job he loves.

Late Middle English: from Old French 'fortuné', from Latin 'fortunatus', based on 'fortuna' (fortune).

fortunate enough

Having the luck or advantage of being able to do something.

fortunate turn of events

A series of occurrences that lead to a favorable outcome.

be fortunate to

To be lucky enough to have or do something.

fortune

A favorable or adverse fate or condition.

fortuity

The state of being fortuitous; chance occurrence.

fortuitous

Happening by accident or chance rather than design.

Lucky break

She got a lucky break with that job offer!

Goldmine

That idea was a goldmine for the company.