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Definition of fortunate
1 : bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain : auspicious made a fortunate investment
2 : receiving some unexpected good How fortunate we are to get such a nice room!
fortunateness
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Examples of fortunate in a Sentence
How fortunate we were to find that restaurant!
We should try to help others who are less fortunate than ourselves.
Recent Examples of fortunate from the Web
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Everybody isn't fortunate enough to take a family outing to Navy Pier or gather in a neighborhood park in the suburbs to watch the spectacular display in the sky.
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Last week, the European Union waived visa requirements for Ukrainians, at least those few fortunate enough to have the means to travel.
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Democrats were quick to pounce on the bill, decrying it as a tax cut for the wealthy that would hinder the less fortunate.
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Kansas Citians are very fortunate to live in a community so rife with amazing farmers’ markets.
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America is very fortunate to have Jeff Sessions at Attorney General.
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The ball was created to assist area youth in pursuing their educational dreams and helping the less fortunate.
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His biggest victory since Jan. 3, 2001, when Oklahoma was fortunate to meet FSU rather than Miami in the BCS Championship Game, came on Jan. 2, 2014.
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Grant Park is fortunate to have the services of Bell, one of the world's most respected choral directors.
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First Known Use of fortunate
14th century
Synonym Discussion of fortunate
FORTUNATE Defined for English Language Learners
fortunate
playDefinition of fortunate for English Language Learners
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: having good luck : enjoying good fortune
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: coming or happening because of good luck
FORTUNATE Defined for Kids
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