fortunately
//ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li//
Forms
- Comparative
- more fortunately
- Superlative
- most fortunately
Definitions
1.In a fortunate manner.
2.It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.
- Fortunately for Sam, his pet hamster was alive.
- My mom has fortunately agreed to help us with the science project for school.
- Most pitchside medical staff fortunately will never have to treat a life threatening injury on the field of play.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4634
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
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Word family
Etymology
Etymology tree
English fortunate
Middle English -ly
English -ly
English fortunately
From fortunate + -ly.