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: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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John Ramos, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
And luckily, using this cleaning method doesn't require soaking.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
These socks come in multi-pair packs of five, so luckily, there’s always a pair left for me in the closet.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026
But luckily for me (and you), the retailer is defying the odds.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for luckily
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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luckily
adverb
luck·i·ly
ˈlək-ə-lē 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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