LUCKILY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

luckily

adverb

Definition of luckily

as in fortunately

by good fortune or luck Luckily, none of our dishes broke during the move.

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Recent Examples of luckily That hole is hidden behind the building in between two structures; luckily, no debris had fallen into the roadway. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Nightlife Courage Piano Lounge + Nobusas Coffee Going to a Japanese jazz bar is a rite of passage for Tokyo visitors, but, luckily, there’s one conveniently situated in Gardena. — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 But luckily, August is like a second spring for certain crops. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026 Although that’s never the case, there’s luckily still plenty of time for one last standout manicure before sweater weather officially takes over. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for luckily

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Initially, the series was set in London, but fortunately, this was abandoned in favor of an imaginary city, Faybridge, where magicians and non-magicians unknowingly coexist.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
The screenplay from Mundruczó’s personal and professional partner Kata Wéber keeps this story simple and focused on simple but important things in life, fortunately avoiding cutesy movie clichés and contrivance.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026