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/ˈlʌki/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Having good fortune or favorable circumstances.
She was lucky to find a job so quickly after graduating.
Resulting from chance rather than skill or effort.
It was a lucky stroke of luck that he won the lottery.
Being favored by fortune.
He feels lucky to have such supportive friends.
Fortunous; characterized by good luck.
Despite the difficult conditions, the lucky team managed to pull off a win.
More fortunate than others in some way.
Many consider themselves lucky to live in such a beautiful area.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'luck' which is of uncertain origin, possibly from the Middle Dutch 'luc' meaning good fortune.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lucky break:
a stroke of good luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
lucky charm:
an object that is believed to bring good luck.
lucky number:
a number that is believed to bring luck.
lucky star:
a person or thing that brings good fortune.
count one's lucky stars:
to be grateful for one's good fortune.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
on a roll
He's been winning games all week; he's really on a roll.
hit the jackpot
I hit the jackpot when I found that old coin collection.
four-leaf clover
Finding her was like finding a four-leaf clover; she’s one in a million.