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lucky

luck·y [ lúkee ] (comparative luck·i·er, superlative luck·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. fortunate: having success or advantage, especially when it is unexpected
You were lucky not to be seriously injured.

2. bringing good fortune: producing or bringing good fortune
lucky charm

3. resulting from good luck: as a result of good luck
lucky escape


luck·i·ness noun

Word Key: Synonyms
lucky, fortunate, happy, providential, serendipitous
CORE MEANING: relating to advantage or good fortune

lucky having or producing success and advantage, especially when it is unexpected;
We were lucky to be born in prosperous times.
The ancient coins were a lucky find for the archaeologists.
fortunate happening as a result of good luck;
She was fortunate enough to win the prize.
happy resulting unexpectedly in something pleasant or welcome;
By happy coincidence my brother was there too.
providential so favorable that it seems determined by providence;
The firefighters' arrival was providential.
serendipitous favorable and happening entirely by chance;
Reading through the letters he made the serendipitous discovery of a small sketch of his great-great-grandmother.
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