What does fortunately mean?
Fortunately means In a fortunate manner..
Fortunately
/ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ · adverb
Meaning
In a fortunate manner..
Definitions by Sense
- In a fortunate manner.
- 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.
[…]the best thing to do is to curl up with a good goose-flesher and try to forget, and fortunately I had packed among my effects one called Murder at Greystone Grange.
Fortunately — very fortunately — the American people have a happy alternative to this bankrupt Republican campaign and its captive candidate.
Most pitchside medical staff fortunately will never have to treat a life threatening injury on the field of play.
Fortunately for the noncampers, half of the hotel rooms overlook the seaside stage, making attendance almost automatic, and very convenient in bad weather.
Synonyms for fortunately
Antonyms for fortunately
Related Words
Word Forms
- more fortunately
- most fortunately
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fortunately?
Common synonyms include auspiciously, luckily, happily, mercifully.
What is the opposite of fortunately?
Possible antonyms include regrettably, alas, unfortunately, unluckily.
How do you use fortunately in a sentence?
Fortunately for Sam, his pet hamster was alive.
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