Synonyms of luck

luck

noun

ˈlək 

1

as in fortune

success that is partly the result of chance

some people have all the luck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fortune
• fortunateness
• luckiness
• chance
• opportunity
• hit
• serendipity
• fluke
• blessing
• windfall
• stroke
• godsend
• strike
• boon
• break
• coup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misfortune
• trouble
• mischance
• mishap
• knock
• sorrow
• tragedy
• curse
• disaster
• misadventure
• adversity
• failure
• unluckiness
• calamity
• catastrophe
• accident
• defeat
• debacle
• cataclysm
• reversal
• fate
• disappointment
• reverse
• destiny
• casualty
• setback
• portion
• lot
• lapse
• circumstance
• letdown
• doom
• fizzle
• nonsuccess
• nonachievement
• hex
• slipup
• jinx

2

as in chance

the uncertain course of events

let's plan our vacation rather than leave everything to luck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chance
• circumstance
• accident
• hazard
• fate
• fortune
• hap
• casualty
• randomness
• destiny
• uncertainty
• fluke
• happenstance
• fortuitousness
• risk
• fortuity
• danger
• happenchance
• haphazardry
• peril
• doom
• lot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purpose
• intention
• intent
• plan
• design
• scheme
• outline

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of luck

Smalley, who took a two-shot lead into the final round at the PGA Championship, was leading until his drive on the 18th was fading with the wind and then the luck of links golf took over. — Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

Despite its sulfuric stench, in a stroke of absolute luck, this meteorite crashed into the right house. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Friction-fire techniques require practice, patience, and luck. — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

But against a team with as much quality as England, Argentina won’t be able to rely on any luck. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Phrases Containing luck

• down on one's luck
• stroke of luck