Definition fortunate in British English

fortunate adjective

adjective

/ˈfɔː(r)tʃənət/

lucky, especially because you have more advantages than other people

Example

Not everyone is as fortunate as we are.

Example

The state provides textbooks for the less fortunate students.

Example

I was fortunate enough to have a very supportive family.

Synonyms and related words

as luck would have it a stroke/piece of luck beginnerâs luck

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1.1

lucky because you have avoided something bad

Example

She was extremely fortunate to escape without injury.

Synonyms and related words

as luck would have it a stroke/piece of luck beginnerâs luck

1.2

used about a situation or event that is lucky for you

Example

These schools are in the fortunate position of being able to choose the best students.

Example

It is very fortunate that the doctor was here today.

Synonyms and related words

as luck would have it a stroke/piece of luck beginnerâs luck