fortunately
/ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a fortunate manner.
Adverb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.
Adverb
Examples
Fortunately for Sam, his pet hamster was alive.
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 “fortunately” mean?
In a fortunate manner.
Is “fortunately” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.