fortunately

adverb
UK: /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/
US: /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

  1. Used to say that something good has happened because of good luck.

    1. Fortunately, I had an umbrella with me that day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Fortunately, we were able to get tickets for the concert before they sold out. [ ] [ ]

  2. Luckily; used to introduce a statement about something good that has happened, especially because of luck or good management.

    1. Fortunately, the rain stopped before the game started. [ ] [ ]
    2. I had checked the weather forecast, and fortunately, I brought a raincoat with me. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

luckily happily thankfully rightly properly seemly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fortunately" in English means: Used to say that something good has happened because of good luck., Luckily; used to introduce a statement about something good that has happened, especially because of luck or good management..

The phonetic transcription of "fortunately" is /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fortunately": luckily, happily, thankfully, rightly, properly, seemly.

Example usage of "fortunately": "Fortunately, I had an umbrella with me that day.". More examples on the page.