Meaning & use
fortunate
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Having good luck; favored by favorable circumstances.
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They felt fortunate to find a parking spot right in front of the theater.
It was fortunate that the storm passed before the outdoor wedding began.
A note on using this word
'Fortunate' sounds slightly more formal than 'lucky' and is often used to describe circumstances rather than pure chance.
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