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1350–1400; Middle English fortunat < Latin fortūnātus made prosperous or happy (past participle of fortūnāre). See fortune, -ate1
1350–1400; Middle English fortunat < Latin fortūnātus made prosperous or happy (past participle of fortūnāre). See fortune, -ate1
Related forms
for·tu·nate·ly, adverb
for·tu·nate·ness, noun
qua·si-for·tu·nate, adjective
qua·si-for·tu·nate·ly, adverb
su·per·for·tu·nate, adjective
Synonyms
1. advantageous, successful, prosperous. Fortunate, happy, lucky refer to persons who enjoy, or events that produce, good fortune. Fortunate implies that the success is obtained by the operation of favorable circumstances more than by direct effort; it is usually applied to grave or large matters (especially those happening in the ordinary course of things): fortunate in one's choice of a wife; a fortunate investment. Happy emphasizes a pleasant ending or something that happens at just the right moment: By a happy accident I received the package on time. Lucky a more colloquial word, is applied to situations that turn out well by chance: lucky at cards; my lucky day.
1. advantageous, successful, prosperous. Fortunate, happy, lucky refer to persons who enjoy, or events that produce, good fortune. Fortunate implies that the success is obtained by the operation of favorable circumstances more than by direct effort; it is usually applied to grave or large matters (especially those happening in the ordinary course of things): fortunate in one's choice of a wife; a fortunate investment. Happy emphasizes a pleasant ending or something that happens at just the right moment: By a happy accident I received the package on time. Lucky a more colloquial word, is applied to situations that turn out well by chance: lucky at cards; my lucky day.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | having good luck; lucky |
| 2. | occurring by or bringing good fortune or luck; auspicious |
| 'fortunateness | |
| —n | |
| fortunately (ˈfɔːtʃənɪtlɪ) | |
| —adv | |
| 1. | (sentence modifier) it is fortunate that; luckily |
| 2. | in a fortunate manner |
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Word Origin & History
fortunate
late 14c., L. fortunatus, from fortunare, from fortuna (see fortune). Related: Fortunately. Fortunate Islands "mythical abode of the blessed dead, in the Western Ocean," early 15c., translates L. Fortunatae Insulae.
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Example sentences
Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do about it, including taking medication--but that's a last resort.
Fortunately, there are ways homeowners can safely and smartly tackle home improvement projects.
Fortunately, technical problems with the delivery system rendered these attacks ineffective.
Fortunately, the number of cases seems to be on the decline.
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