luckily

adverb

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

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October marks the proper start of fall, and there’s no better time to plan an autumnal getaway—luckily, Amazon is overflowing with deals on everything from cozy layers to lightweight weekenders, plus hiking gear that can handle the crisp mornings. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025 And luckily, using this cleaning method doesn't require soaking. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025 And luckily for Samsung employees, that shift is happening for the first time. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 He was charged with DUI, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting four cars during the incident (luckily with no injuries). Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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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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