fortunately

adverb

for·​tu·​nate·​ly ˈfȯr-chə-nət-lē 

ˈfȯrch-nət-lē

1

: in a fortunate manner

2

: it is fortunate that

fortunately, no one was hurt

Examples of fortunately in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And fortunately for those who enjoy watching the rockets get off the ground, the mission appears to be on track for an evening launch – making conditions ideal to catch the spacecraft in neighboring Arizona. —Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Similar weapon discharges have also occurred in the U.S., fortunately with less serious outcomes, including a 2012 incident in New York State that involved an off-duty police officer. —Michaela Maya-Mrschtik, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025

While the effectiveness of meat tenderizer, fresh water, baking soda, and urine have all been (fortunately) debunked, the jury is still out on vinegar, which remains one of the most common suggestions for treating jellyfish stings. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 11 July 2025

And fortunately, red light therapy mingles well with any other cosmetic procedures and treatments on your docket. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fortunately

• unfortunately

Kids Definition

fortunately

adverb

for·​tun·​ate·​ly

ˈfȯrch-(ə-)nət-lē

: it is fortunate : luckily

fortunately it landed right side up