fortunate — having good luck; receiving some unexpected or undeserved benefit
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having good luck; receiving some unexpected or undeserved benefit
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
Korean meaning: 운이 좋은, 다행한
Korean pronunciation: **포**춰넛
Example Sentences
- He was fortunate that his phone survived the toilet drop test.
- We were fortunate to have such beautiful weather for our wedding.
- I consider myself fortunate to have found a parking spot in downtown Seoul.
fortunate
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɔːrtʃənət//
having good luck; receiving some unexpected or undeserved benefit
💡 Concept
having good luck; receiving some unexpected or undeserved benefit
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɔːtʃənət/
🌳Etymology
Rootfortun-
Suffix--ate
Origin
고대 로마에서는 '포르투나(Fortuna)'라는 운명의 여신이 있었습니다. 이 여신이 베푸는 운명의 선물을 받은 사람들을 'fortunatus'라고 불렀죠.
🎵Rhyme
alternatecoordinatesubordinate
alternate
coordinate
subordinate
🔗Collocations
fortunate enough
feel fortunate
fortunate circumstances
be fortunate in
fortunate coincidence
less fortunate
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He was fortunate that his phone survived the toilet drop test.”
“We were fortunate to have such beautiful weather for our wedding.”
😄 Fun example
“I consider myself fortunate to have found a parking spot in downtown Seoul.”
“The fortunate student received a full scholarship.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
luckyblessedfavoredprivileged
Antonyms
unfortunateunluckycursed
Related
fortunefortunatelymisfortuneluckchance
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