Cool MateMeaning of Fortunately
by good luck
In simple words: Luckily or by good luck.
Fortunately in a sentence
- I was late, but fortunately the meeting hadn't started.
- The documents fortunately survived the fire.
- Fortunately or unfortunately, those times have passed.
- Fortunately for him, he was very soon offered another job.
How to use Fortunately
Use 'fortunately' to express a positive outcome. It can make statements sound more formal. Avoid using it in casual speeches or when expressing a negative outcome.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'fort' — a strong place where good luck protects you.
Related words
Collocations with Fortunately
- fortunately for us
- fortunately enough
- fortunately they arrived
Synonyms for Fortunately
- luckily
- propitiously
- blessedly
- favourably
Opposites of Fortunately
Common mistakes with Fortunately
- Confusing with 'unfortunately' which indicates a negative outcome.
- Using it to describe a personal situation instead of an outcome.
- Placing it incorrectly in the sentence, e.g., at the end.
Fortunately appears in
Fortunately in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لحسن الحظ
لحسن الحظ أو بفضل الحظ الجيد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সৌভাগ্যবশত
ভাগ্যক্রমে বা ভালো ভাগ্যের কারণে।
- GermanDeutsch
Glücklicherweise
Glücklicherweise oder durch gutes Glück.
- SpanishEspañol
Afortunadamente
Por suerte o buena suerte.
- Persianفارسی
خوشبختانه
شانسی یا به لطف شانس.
- FrenchFrançais
Heureusement
Par chance, c'est une bonne chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सौभाग्य से
सौभाग्य से या अच्छी किस्मत से।
- ItalianItaliano
Fortunatamente
Per fortuna o per buona sorte.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Felizmente
Por sorte ou por boa sorte.
- RussianРусский
К счастью
К счастью или по счастливой случайности.
- Urduاردو
خوش قسمتی سے
خوش قسمتی سے یا اچھی قسمت سے۔
- Chinese中文
幸运的是
幸运地或靠好运气。
More words like Fortunately
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Fortunately
What does Fortunately mean?
Luckily or by good luck.
What is the definition of Fortunately?
by good luck
How do you use Fortunately in a sentence?
I was late, but fortunately the meeting hadn't started.
Can you give another example of Fortunately?
The documents fortunately survived the fire.
What are synonyms for Fortunately?
Common alternatives include luckily, propitiously, blessedly, favourably.
What is the opposite of Fortunately?
Opposite meanings include unfortunately.
What words go with Fortunately?
It commonly pairs with fortunately for us, fortunately enough, fortunately they arrived.
What are common mistakes when using Fortunately?
Confusing with 'unfortunately' which indicates a negative outcome. Using it to describe a personal situation instead of an outcome. Placing it incorrectly in the sentence, e.g., at the end.
How do you pronounce Fortunately?
US: /["/ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɔːtʃənətli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fortunately?
Use 'fortunately' to express a positive outcome. It can make statements sound more formal. Avoid using it in casual speeches or when expressing a negative outcome.
What CEFR level is Fortunately?
"Fortunately" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.