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/
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
having good luck; receiving some unexpected or undeserved benefit
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin fortunatus, formed from Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fate and fortune. Those blessed with the gifts of destiny bestowed by this goddess were called fortunatus, literally meaning 'favored by fortune.'
Breakdown
fortuna (fate, fortune) + -atus (Latin adjective suffix indicating a state or condition), creating an adjective meaning 'endowed with fortune' or 'blessed by fate.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The fortunate student received a full scholarship.”
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