fortunate
/ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Auspicious.
Adjective
Examples
It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Happening by good luck or favorable chance.
Adjective
Examples
Patrick was the unlikely match-winner as Berkeley earned a fortunate victory over Chisolm.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fortunate” mean?
Auspicious.
Is “fortunate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.