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Synonyms & Similar Words
fortunately
happily
providentially
auspiciously
favorably
luckily
successfully
prosperously
advantageously
beneficially
positively
advantageously
usefully
helpfully
conveniently
opportunely
seasonably
timely
punctually
propitiously
benignly
kindly
mercifully
graciously
blessedly
blissfully
heavenly
divinely
miraculously
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marvelously
incredibly
amazingly
astoundingly
extraordinarily
remarkably
fortunately
felicitously
joyfully
cheerfully
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thrilled
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elated
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booming
blooming
blossoming
Meaning of Luckily
The primary meaning of the word "Luckily" is happening by good fortune or chance.
Definitions
- Used to express that something happens by good fortune or chance
- Indicating a fortunate or happy circumstance
Etymology of Luckily
The word "luckily" comes from the word "luck", which originated from the Middle Dutch word "luc", meaning "happiness" or "good fortune"
The adverbial form "luckily" emerged in the 15th century, initially meaning "by good luck" or "happily"
Example Uses
- Luckily, I had my umbrella with me when the rain started pouring down
- She luckily escaped the accident without any injuries
- Luckily, the hotel room was available, so we were able to book it at the last minute
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unfortunately
unluckily
regrettably
sadly
disappointingly
unhappily
miserably
wretchedly
woefully
calamitously
disastrously
catastrophically
tragically
horribly
terribly
appallingly
dreadfully
awfully
badly
poorly
miserably
sorrowfully
gloomily
dismal
drearily
bleakly
grimly
somberly
mournfully
lamentably