fortunate

2 definitions • 6 examples

lucky:

[ + to infinitive ] You're very fortunate to have found such a nice house.

fortunate in He was fortunate in his choice of assistant.

[ + that ] It was fortunate that they had set out early because the traffic was terrible.

receiving or bringing a good thing that was uncertain or unexpected:

a fortunate choice

[ + to infinitive ] You’re fortunate to have found such a pleasant house.

[ + that clause ] It was fortunate that you left in time.