Synonyms for

Fortunately

Verb / ˈfɔ:rtʃʌnʌtli: / / ˈfɔ:rtʃu:nʌtli: / Another word for fortunately — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

happening because of good luck or fortune

Synonyms & similar words

fortuitously unfortunately luckily asluckwouldhaveit unluckily luckily thankfully blessedly gratefully mercifully happily providentially opportunely auspiciously favorably fortuitously propitiously timely advantageously beneficially conveniently seasonably serendipitously felicitously well

Synonyms by register

Formal

advantageously auspiciously propitiously

Informal

luckily happily good thing

Literary

blessedly providentially

Antonyms

unfortunately sadly regrettably unluckily woefully miserably

Common collocations

  • fortunately for us
  • fortunately enough
  • fortunately, it seems
  • fortunately, the
  • fortunately, we
  • fortunately, this
  • fortunately, it was

Word family

adverb fortunately

Usage note

Used to express that something good has happened. It is often placed at the beginning of a sentence. Avoid using it to mean 'happily' in a personal sense, as it refers to events rather than emotions.

Example sentences

  1. Fortunately, the sun came out and we could go play outside.
  2. I forgot my homework, but fortunately, my friend had an extra copy.
  3. Fortunately, we got to the movie theater just in time for the start of the film.
  4. I fell off my bike, but fortunately, I didn't get hurt.
  5. We missed the train, but fortunately, there was another one in 15 minutes.

Quotes

  • Fortunately, there is a solution to every problem, no matter how difficult it may seem.
  • Fortunately, life is not fair.
  • Fortunately, I am capable of taking care of myself.

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