1
: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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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
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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 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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