Word FORTUNATELY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

fortunately

🇺🇸 [ˈfɔːtʃənətli]

Meanings

Fortunately is used to express that something happened in a positive or lucky way. It implies that an event or outcome occurred that was beneficial or favorable, often in a surprising or unexpected manner.

Examples

• Fortunately, the weather cleared up just in time for the picnic.
• Fortunately, I found my lost keys after searching for hours.
• She fortunately avoided the traffic jam by taking a different route.

Synonyms

luckily • happily • thankfully

Antonyms

unfortunately • regrettably • tragically