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fortunate

[ fawr-chuh-nit ]

adjective

  1. having good fortune; receiving good from uncertain or unexpected sources; lucky:

    a fortunate young actor who got the lead in the play.

  2. bringing or indicating good fortune: resulting favorably; auspicious:

    She made a fortunate decision to go on to medical school.

  3. a summer camp for less fortunate fourth graders.



fortunate

/ ˈɔːʃəɪ /

adjective

  1. having good luck; lucky
  2. occurring by or bringing good fortune or luck; auspicious
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڴǰٳܲԲٱԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ڴǰt·Բٱ· adverb
  • ڴǰt·Բٱ·Ա noun
  • ܲȴ-ڴǰt·Բٱ adjective
  • quasi-ڴǰt·Բٱ· adverb
  • p·ڴǰt·Բٱ adjective
  • super·ڴǰt·Բٱ· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of fortunate1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English fortunat, from Latin ڴǰūٳܲ “made prosperous or happy” (past participle of ڴǰū ); fortune, -ate 1
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They also feel fortunate to live somewhere that has enough room for a washer and dryer and pantry, which can be elusive for many Los Angeles apartment dwellers.

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I’ve been very fortunate to work with some of the best and he legitimately was as funny and quick as any person I’ve ever improvised with on camera before.”

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“He’s one of the best pitchers in the game. We’re fortunate to have him,” catcher Will Smith said afterward.

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"I feel fortunate I'm in this position, I want to give as much as I can."

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It’s fortunate that the Dodgers are very deep.

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