Synonyms for

Lucky

Verb / ˈlʌki: / Another word for lucky — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or bringing good luck; fortunate

Synonyms & similar words

unlucky favorable golden prosperous favourable fortunate blessed charmed auspicious prosperous favorable successful hopeful optimistic serendipitous felicitous golden rosy timely welcome promising windfall

Synonyms by register

Formal

fortunate providential auspicious

Informal

blessed golden charmed on a roll

Literary

serendipitous favored star-blessed

Antonyms

unlucky unfortunate ill-fated hapless jinxed cursed

Common collocations

  • lucky break
  • lucky charm
  • lucky guess
  • lucky day
  • lucky strike
  • lucky find
  • lucky shot

Word family

noun luck
adjective lucky
adverb luckily

Usage note

While 'lucky' often implies chance, it can also suggest a positive outcome due to skill or good fortune. It is generally a positive and common adjective.

Example sentences

  1. I am a lucky girl because I have a loving family.
  2. The lucky winner of the raffle won a new bike.
  3. He was lucky to have a good friend who helped him.
  4. The four-leaf clover is a symbol of luck.
  5. If you work hard, you will create your own luck.

Quotes

  • “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” - Dalai Lama
  • “I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” - Thomas Jefferson
  • “Luck is not chance, it's toil; fortune's expensive smile is earned.” - Emily Dickinson

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