1
: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Audero avoided any injuries, luckily.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
And luckily, there has already been lots of good restaurant news in January.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
But luckily, ashes can act as a tick repellent in your garden!
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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luckily
adverb
luck·i·ly
ˈlək-ə-lē 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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