LUCKILY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

luckily

adverb

Definition of luckily next

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 Then, about a year and a half later, hundreds more dolphins stranded in shallow waters in the same area, although, luckily, no deaths were reported. —

Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026 The Irish Triangle may sound like a fictional, far-away land, but, luckily for Louisvillians, this magical corner of the Highlands is very real. —

Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026 The jaguar was in the boat that had capsized, but luckily was wedged under a seat, so he was recovered. —

Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026 The couple has luckily found a last-minute replacement, but Brenner said that the ordeal added unnecessary stress to what should be one of the happiest times of her life. —

Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luckily

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First, the two singers originally cast to play Carmen and Don José on Friday and Sunday were replaced in the past week (fortunately with two very good artists).

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Their words of caution were ignored (fortunately, in retrospect), and enterprising experimentalists embarked on a journey that would take nearly half a century, and the construction of three powerful colliders, to bear fruit.

— Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026