Fortunately

/ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a situation that is lucky or beneficial.

Fortunately, I found my keys just before I was about to leave.

By good fortune; luckily.

The weather was terrible, but fortunately, the event was moved indoors.

Used to indicate a fortunate circumstance or outcome.

Fortunately, the team managed to score the winning goal in the last minute.

Expressing relief or happiness that something turned out well.

Fortunately, no one was hurt in the accident.

Indicating a favorable outcome after potential difficulty.

The project faced many challenges, but fortunately, it was completed on time.

From Middle English, from the Latin 'fortunatus', meaning 'fortunate, lucky'.

fortunately for me

indicating that a situation has worked out well for oneself.

fortunately enough

indicating that a fortunate occurrence has happened.

as luck would have it

used to explain a fortunate event.

fortune

chance or luck in a positive or negative way.

fortuitous

happening by accident or chance rather than design.