lucky

adjective

ˈlə-kē 

luckier; luckiest

1

: having good luck

2

: happening by chance : fortuitous

3

: producing or resulting in good by chance : favorable

4

: seeming to bring good luck

a lucky rabbit's foot

luckiness

ˈlə-kē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of lucky

• happy
• fortunate

Choose the Right Synonym for lucky

lucky, fortunate, happy, providential mean meeting with unforeseen success.

lucky stresses the role of chance in bringing about a favorable result.

won because of a lucky bounce

fortunate suggests being rewarded beyond what one deserves.

fortunate in my investments

happy combines the implications of lucky and fortunate with stress on being blessed.

a series of happy accidents

providential more definitely implies the help or intervention of a higher power.

a providential change in the weather

Examples of lucky in a Sentence

We're lucky that things turned out as well as they did.

I feel lucky to be alive.

I count myself lucky to know you.

“I managed to get a ticket!” “Lucky you! They were all sold out by the time I got there.”

Tickets were available only for the lucky few.

The lucky winner will be given a brand new car.

I know you'll enjoy the show if you're lucky enough to get a ticket.

He scored a goal on a lucky shot.

Their meeting was a lucky accident.

Recent Examples on the Web

This disaster is the main thread of Hulu’s hit show Paradise, and that lucky survivor is med student Annie Clay, played by Shailene Woodley. —Ayana Underwood, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026

In it, the iconic Backyard kids must help team superstar Stephanie ‘Bubbles’ Morgan find her lucky bubble gum with just 30 minutes to game time. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026

The thieves are lucky Rinna wasn’t on the case — Scotland was only a short flight away. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026

Taylor Swift’s favorite number might be 13, but seven was her lucky number on Thursday night. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Phrases Containing lucky

• consider oneself lucky/fortunate
• get lucky
• happy-go-lucky
• lucky day
• lucky devil
• lucky dip
• lucky duck
• lucky in love
• lucky stiff
• thank one's lucky stars
• third time lucky

Rhymes for lucky

• bucky
• mucky
• plucky
• unlucky

Kids Definition

lucky

adjective

ˈlək-ē 

luckier; luckiest

1

: favored by luck : fortunate

2

: producing a good result apparently by chance

a lucky hit

3

: seeming to bring good luck

a lucky coin

luckiness noun