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
- 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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