luckily

adverb

luck·​i·​ly ˈlə-kə-lē How to pronounce luckily (audio)
Synonyms of luckilynext
1
: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time

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Summer is the best time of year for wearing dresses, and luckily, Amazon has hundreds of markdowns on pretty styles right now. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026 Because there’s a whole vibe… luckily, it’s gone away. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026 Now, luckily, one of the stars is taking us behind the scenes, giving more deets about the flash tropical storm that almost wiped out the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show at the W South Beach hotel on May 30. Madeleine Marr june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026 Venice is only about 20 minutes away by private boat — and luckily, the island has five of them, and space for five more. Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for luckily

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of luckily was in 1530

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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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luckily

adverb
luck·​i·​ly ˈlək-ə-lē How to pronounce luckily (audio)
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt

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