adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a fortunate manner.
2. 2
   It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.

   "Fortunately for Sam, his pet hamster was alive."

Adverb

1. 1
   by good fortune wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

luckilyas luck would have itas luck would have itauspiciouslyauspiciouslyfavorably

Antonyms

All antonyms

unluckilyunfortunately

Example

More examples

"Fortunately, I've got you to talk to."

Etymology

From fortunate + -ly.

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