LUCKILY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

luckily

adverb

Definition of luckily

as in fortunately

by good fortune or luck Luckily, none of our dishes broke during the move.

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Recent Examples of luckily But luckily, the rest of women’s soccer didn’t get the memo, because the last few weekends of domestic and international games have been nothing short of exhilarating. — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 And unfortunately for Tom — but luckily for the show’s fans — those supernatural forces have been reawakened, just in time for the summer tourist season. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 And luckily, using this cleaning method doesn’t require soaking. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 That hole is hidden behind the building in between two structures; luckily, no debris had fallen into the roadway. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luckily

Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckily

Adverb

And fortunately for the Heat, the roster has several players who excel at those corner jumpers, which are the shortest three-point shots on the court.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026
During the renovation, a grenade from the Spanish Civil War was unearthed—fortunately defunct.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fortunately

Adverb

Plenty of bees, plenty of bonnets — though, thankfully for the women, no overlap between the two.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
That’s why his relationship with Gabe is a much more compelling illustration of his character, and, thankfully, that’s what the rest of the episode focuses on.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026