fortunately

adverb

for·​tu·​nate·​ly ˈfȯr-chə-nət-lē 

ˈfȯrch-nət-lē

1

: in a fortunate manner

2

: it is fortunate that

Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Examples of fortunately in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Unfortunately for him — but fortunately for the rest of us — he was absolutely demolished by a police officer who was at the top of his game. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

An empty home was struck in May, but fortunately no one was inside. — Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fortunately

• unfortunately

Kids Definition

fortunately

adverb

for·​tun·​ate·​ly

ˈfȯrch-(ə-)nət-lē

: it is fortunate : luckily

fortunately it landed right side up