1
: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
But luckily, my hero is here to save us.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Spirit Halloween stores, luckily, are transitioning into Spirit Christmas stores ahead of the holiday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Well, the good thing is that, luckily, there are many stores that are becoming more inclusive with these ingredients.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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luckily
adverb
luck·i·ly
ˈlək-ə-lē 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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