ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fortunately

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Fortunately is an adverb meaning In a fortunate manner.

Meaning

In a fortunate manner.

More Meanings

  1. It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.

Example Sentences

Fortunately for Sam, his pet hamster was alive.
My mom has fortunately agreed to help us with the science project for school.
Most pitchside medical staff fortunately will never have to treat a life threatening injury on the field of play.
Fortunately — very fortunately — the American people have a happy alternative to this bankrupt Republican campaign and its captive candidate.

Synonyms for fortunately

Depending on context, synonyms include auspiciously, luckily, happily, mercifully, thankfully, fortuitously.

Antonyms for fortunately

Common opposites include regrettably, alas, unfortunately, unluckily.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include luckily, fortuitously, thankfully, lucky, luck, hopefully.

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