fortunately

adverb

for·​tu·​nate·​ly ˈfȯr-chə-nət-lē How to pronounce fortunately (audio)
ˈfȯrch-nət-lē
1
: in a fortunate manner
2
: it is fortunate that
fortunately, no one was hurt

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Consisting of two bottles each of Tor 2021 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Lail Vineyards 2022 Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon, and Vine Cliff 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, bottles from the exclusive club are on their way to members’ homes, and fortunately there are still a few membership slots available. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024 But fortunately, the woman with lupus did not have any serious side effects, nor did any of the other patients the German group has since dosed. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024 But no one dodged the facts, and fortunately quarterback Caleb Williams isn’t believed to have a serious injury after getting his ankle twisted at the end of the game. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024 The child, and others in the area, were fortunately not hurt. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fortunately 

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fortunately was in 1548

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“Fortunately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortunately. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

fortunately

adverb
for·​tun·​ate·​ly
ˈfȯrch-(ə-)nət-lē
: it is fortunate : luckily
fortunately it landed right side up
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