1
: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Now’s the perfect time to grab a pumpkin spice latte and think about an autumn wardrobe overhaul — and, luckily, there’s no need to spend too much on trendy new styles.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
The 20th century nearly severed that lineage when, under Soviet rule from 1920 to 1991, wine production shifted to brandy production—but luckily, some native grapes survived in family plots where they were grown for household wine.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The cameraman, Joao, was taken aback during the impact but luckily escaped injury.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 11 Sep. 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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