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fortunate

for·tu·nate [ fáwrchənət ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. lucky: enjoying good luck

2. resulting from luck: happening as a result of good luck

3. bringing luck: bringing good luck

[14th century. < Latin fortunatus< fortuna "fate, luck"]

for·tu·nate·ness noun

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