A2adjective 1K

Lucky

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈlʌki/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈlʌki/"]/

Meaning of Lucky

having good luck

Lucky in a sentence

• I feel very lucky to have such supportive friends.
• He won the lottery, proving how lucky he is!
• They consider themselves lucky to travel the world.
• I had a lucky day; everything went perfectly.
• She found a lucky penny on the street and made a wish.

How to use Lucky

Used to describe someone or something that has had good fortune. It’s generally positive and can be used in both casual and serious contexts. Avoid in formal writing or when discussing bad luck.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a four-leaf clover for good luck.

Related words

Collocations with Lucky

• be
• get
• strike
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• for
• with
• be
• get
• strike
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• for
• with

Synonyms for Lucky

• fortunate
• blessed
• favored
• serendipitous
• opportune

Opposites of Lucky

• unlucky
• unfortunate

Common mistakes with Lucky

• Using 'luckily' instead of 'lucky' in incorrect contexts
• Confusing with 'fortunate' as a more formal synonym
• Overusing in negative contexts like 'not lucky'

Frequently asked questions about Lucky

What does Lucky mean?

having good luck

How do you use Lucky in a sentence?

I feel very lucky to have such supportive friends.

Can you give another example of Lucky?

He won the lottery, proving how lucky he is!

What are synonyms for Lucky?

Common alternatives include fortunate, blessed, favored, serendipitous, opportune.

What is the opposite of Lucky?

Opposite meanings include unlucky, unfortunate.

What words go with Lucky?

It commonly pairs with be, get, strike, extremely, fairly, very, for, with, be, get, strike, extremely, fairly, very, for, with.

What are common mistakes when using Lucky?

Using 'luckily' instead of 'lucky' in incorrect contexts Confusing with 'fortunate' as a more formal synonym Overusing in negative contexts like 'not lucky'

How do you pronounce Lucky?

US: /["/ˈlʌki/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlʌki/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lucky?

Used to describe someone or something that has had good fortune. It’s generally positive and can be used in both casual and serious contexts. Avoid in formal writing or when discussing bad luck.

What CEFR level is Lucky?

"Lucky" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.