Synonyms for

Fortunate

Verb / ˈfɔ:rtʃʌnʌt / / ˈfɔ:rtʃu:nʌt / Another word for fortunate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having good fortune; lucky

Synonyms & similar words

golden rosy unfortunate lucky blessed prosperous successful advantaged auspicious favoured privileged serendipitous timely propitious well-off well-to-do wealthy affluent

Synonyms by register

Formal

auspicious propitious providential benign

Informal

lucky blessed charmed golden

Literary

serendipitous favored star-blessed

Antonyms

unfortunate unlucky ill-fated disadvantaged cursed hapless jinxed

Common collocations

  • fortunate enough
  • fortunate turn of events
  • fortunate coincidence
  • fortunate accident
  • fortunate circumstances
  • fortunate discovery
  • fortunate position
  • fortunate outcome

Word family

noun fortune
adverb fortunately

Usage note

Often used to describe good luck or a favorable outcome. 'Fortunate' implies a positive result that may be due to chance or good planning.

Example sentences

  1. It's fortunate that the sun is shining today.
  2. I feel fortunate to have such great friends.
  3. He was fortunate to win the lottery.
  4. I consider myself fortunate to have a good job.
  5. She was fortunate enough to find a parking spot.

Quotes

  • Fortune favors the bold.
  • Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn’t being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave.
  • I am fortunate to have a lot of people around me that are supportive and love me.

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