Fortunate

usgb/ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
adjective

Having good luck or good things happen to you.

I have been fortunate to find a career I love.
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Often appears as...

  • fortunate enough
  • fortunate to
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Positive Outcome

Use 'fortunate' when something unexpectedly good happens and you want to express gratitude or relief.

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We were fortunate that the weather stayed clear for our wedding.
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Subjective Perception

Remember, what one person considers 'fortunate' may not be the same for another.

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He was fortunate to get the last ticket, although others may not care.
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Humility

Using 'fortunate' suggests humility, indicating that the good luck was not solely due to one's own efforts.

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I'm fortunate to have such supportive friends.
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auspiceblessfavourfelicitousfortuitousluckyprosperousserendipitoussuccessful
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