fortunate
Translation
fortunate, lucky
Examples
He was fortunate to find a good job.
He was fortunate to find a good job.
It was a fortunate turn of events.
It was a fortunate turn of events.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) fortunate ((to-inf)) having good luck to be able to do something. He was fortunate to find a good job.
a fortunate ((noun)) happening because of good luck. It was a fortunate turn of events.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lucky, blessed; Antonyms: unfortunate, unlucky
Etymology
From Latin 'fortuna', meaning 'fortune, luck'.
Memory Tips
Someone who has good 'fortune' is 'fortunate'.