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fortunate
/ˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/
The word "fortunate" is generally more formal than the word "lucky." You will often see it in written documents or professional speeches. It is frequently used with the word "enough" (e.g., "fortunate enough to...") when describing a person's good luck in a specific situation. While "lucky" can sometimes imply that something happened by random chance, "fortunate" often suggests a more positive or beneficial outcome for the person involved.
💬Casual Conversation
Prof. Higgins just pushed the deadline back to Friday. I'm actually shaking.
You're fortunate he didn't see you slack off in class yesterday.
Meanings
Favored by good luck or fortune; lucky.
"He was fortunate enough to find a parking space right in front of the building."
Bringing good results; auspicious or opportunistic.
"The timing of the announcement proved to be very fortunate for the company's stock price."