luckily

adverb

luck·​i·​ly ˈlə-kə-lē 

1

: in a lucky manner

2

: fortunately sense 2

luckily, we were on time

Examples of luckily in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte shared a very sweet mother-daughter moment during their Wimbledon outing on July 12—and luckily, the cameras just so happened to capture it. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 July 2026

The main challenge has been the form factor of the glasses, which are functional but not fashionable; luckily, most of the new wave of glasses coming to market have solved that problem. — Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

And luckily, Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, and more stores have inspired styles for as little as $30. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for luckily

• unluckily

Kids Definition

luckily

adverb

luck·​i·​ly ˈlək-ə-lē 

: by good luck

luckily no one was hurt