Meaning & use

lucky

adjective·Everyday

Having, bringing, or resulting from good fortune, especially by chance rather than effort.

See it in a sentence

We were lucky to find a parking spot right in front of the theater.

It was a lucky guess that happened to match the correct answer.

A note on using this word

Lucky emphasizes chance rather than skill; compare with 'fortunate,' which can sound slightly more formal.

Words with a similar meaning

fortunatefavored

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Words with an opposite meaning

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