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fortunate

Main Entry:: for·tu·nate
Pronunciation:: \ˈfȯrch-nət, ˈfȯr-chə-\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 14th century

1 : bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain : auspicious 2 : receiving some unexpected good

synonyms see lucky

— for·tu·nate·ness noun

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