Meaning & Definition of word "Fortunately"
Fortunately
/ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
adverb:
- 1. In a situation that is lucky or beneficial.
- Example: Fortunately, I found my keys just before I was about to leave.
- 2. By good fortune; luckily.
- Example: The weather was terrible, but fortunately, the event was moved indoors.
- 3. Used to indicate a fortunate circumstance or outcome.
- Example: Fortunately, the team managed to score the winning goal in the last minute.
- 4. Expressing relief or happiness that something turned out well.
- Example: Fortunately, no one was hurt in the accident.
- 5. Indicating a favorable outcome after potential difficulty.
- Example: The project faced many challenges, but fortunately, it was completed on time.
Etymology
●From Middle English, from the Latin 'fortunatus', meaning 'fortunate, lucky'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
fortune:
chance or luck in a positive or negative way.
fortuitous:
happening by accident or chance rather than design.