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Fortunately

🔄 Synonyms of "Fortunately"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
fortuitouslyIn a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by chance; coincidentally; accidentally.
as luck would have ita 2011 Spanish drama film directed by Álex de la Iglesia.
luckilyIn a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.

↔️ Antonyms of "Fortunately"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
regrettablyIn a manner inspiring or deserving regret.
alasnounA type of geological depression which occurs in Yakutia, formed by the subsidence of permafrost.
unfortunatelyUsed (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.
unluckilyWithout luck; unfortunately.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Fortunately"

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WordDefinition
luckilyIn a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.
fortuitouslyIn a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by chance; coincidentally; accidentally.
as luck would have ita 2011 Spanish drama film directed by Álex de la Iglesia.
fortunateHappening by good luck or favorable chance.
thankfullyIn a thankful manner; giving thanks.
luckynoun(of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune.
lucknounSomething that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence.
hopefully(not comparable) It is hoped that; I hope; we hope.
commendablyIn a commendable manner.
mercifullyIn a merciful manner.
successfullyIn a successful manner; with success; without failing.
pleasedHappy, content.
happyverbHaving a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous.
gladverbPleased; happy; gratified.
happinessnoun(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
happilyIn a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
merrilyIn a cheerful or merry way.
regrettablyIn a manner inspiring or deserving regret.
unfortunatelyUsed (as a parenthetical word, often a sentence adverb) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret, or grief.
unhappynounNot happy; sad.

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