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luck·i·ly
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ˈlʌk
ə
li
/
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[
luhk
-
uh
-lee
]
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adverb
by good luck; fortunately:
Luckily we had enough money.
Origin:
1520–30;
lucky
+
-ly
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lucky
(ˈlʌkɪ)
—
adj
,
luckier
,
luckiest
1.
having or bringing good fortune
2.
happening by chance, esp as desired
'luckily
—
adv
'luckiness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
luckily
1520s, from
lucky
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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