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View usage for: (fɔːʳtʃʊnɪt) adjective [oft ADJECTIVE to-infinitive]If you say that someone or something is fortunate, you mean that they are lucky. He was extremely fortunate to survive. Central London is fortunate in having so many large parks and open spaces. It was fortunate that the water was shallow. She is in the fortunate position of having plenty of choice. Synonyms: providential, auspicious, fortuitous, felicitous More Synonyms of fortunate More Synonyms of fortunate fortunate in British English (ˈfɔːtʃənɪt) adjective1. having good luck; lucky 2. occurring by or bringing good fortune or luck; auspicious Derived forms fortunateness (ˈfortunateness) noun fortunate in American English (ˈfɔrtʃənət) adjective1. having good luck; lucky 2. bringing, or coming by, good luck; favorable; auspicious Derived forms fortunately (ˈfortunately) adverb fortunateness (ˈfortunateness) noun Word origin ME fortunat < L fortunatus, pp. of fortunare, to make fortunate < fortuna, fortune Examples of 'fortunate' in a sentencefortunate Let's hope the other guests who were out walking like us have been as fortunate.Even now I have Thea and Herbert with me every day... I'm a fortunate old woman. In other languagesfortunate British English: fortunate / ˈfɔːtʃənɪt/ ADJECTIVE If someone or something is fortunate, they are lucky. He was fortunate to survive. - American English: fortunate
- Arabic: سَعِيدُ الـحَظّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: felizardo
- Chinese: 幸运的
- Croatian: sretan
- Czech: šťastný
- Danish: heldig
- Dutch: fortuinlijk
- European Spanish: afortunado
- Finnish: onnekas
- French: chanceux
- German: Glück haben
- Greek: τυχερός
- Italian: fortunato
- Japanese: 幸運な
- Korean: 운 좋은
- Norwegian: heldig
- Polish: szczęśliwy
- European Portuguese: felizardo
- Romanian: norocos
- Russian: удачливый
- Latin American Spanish: afortunado
- Swedish: lyckosam
- Thai: โชคดี
- Turkish: şanslı
- Ukrainian: щасливий
- Vietnamese: may mắn
Chinese translation of 'fortunate' adj - [person, coincidence, escape]
幸运(運)的 (xìngyùn de) he was fortunate to survive 他幸运(運)地活了下来(來) (tā xìngyùn de huóle xiàlái) it is fortunate that ... 幸亏(虧) ... (xìngkuī ... )
Definition having good luck He has had a very fortunate life. Synonyms bright golden on a roll having a charmed life born with a silver spoon in your mouth Opposites unhappy , unfortunate , miserable , unlucky , unsuccessful , hapless , wretched , ill-starred , ill-fated the economic burdens placed on less fortunate families Synonyms sitting pretty (informal) Definition occurring by good luck It was fortunate that the water was shallow. Additional synonymsDefinition likely to bring benefits Free exchange of goods was advantageous to all. Synonyms beneficial, useful, valuable, helpful, profitable, of service, convenient, worthwhile, expedientDefinition having plenty of money The homes would be affordable only to more affluent people. Synonyms wealthy, rich, prosperous, loaded (slang), well-off, opulent, well-heeled (informal), well-to-do, moneyed, minted (British, slang) Definition showing the signs of future success His career had an auspicious start. Synonyms favourable, timely, happy, promising, encouraging, bright, lucky, hopeful, fortunate, prosperous, rosy, opportune (formal), propitious, felicitousAdditional synonymsDefinition having a favourable outcome The successful candidate will be announced in June. Synonyms triumphant, victorious, lucky, fortunateDefinition at the right or an appropriate time These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists. Synonyms opportune (formal), appropriate, well-timed, prompt, suitable, convenient, at the right time, judicious, punctual, propitious, seasonableDefinition having a large amount of money and valuable material possessions a wealthy international businessman Synonyms rich, prosperous, affluent, well-off, loaded (slang), comfortable, flush (informal), in the money (informal), opulent, well-heeled (informal), well-to-do, moneyed, quids in (slang), filthy rich, rolling in it (slang), on Easy Street (informal), stinking rich (slang), made of money (informal), minted (British, slang) Definition wealthy The price tag is out of reach of all but the most well-heeled. Synonyms prosperous, rich, wealthy, affluent, loaded (slang), comfortable, flush (informal), well-off, in the money (informal), opulent, well-to-do, moneyed, well-situated, in clover (informal), minted (British, slang) Definition moderately wealthy two well-educated girls from well-to-do homes Synonyms rich, wealthy, affluent, well-off, loaded (slang), comfortable, flush (informal), prosperous, well-heeled (informal), moneyed, minted (British, slang) |