Fortunate

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

Definitions of fortunate

adjective describing someone who is lucky or privileged

Example Sentences

A1 I am fortunate to have a loving family.

A2 She considers herself fortunate to have found a job so quickly.

B1 Being able to travel the world is a fortunate opportunity.

B2 Winning the lottery was a fortunate turn of events for him.

C1 His fortunate investments allowed him to retire early.

C2 She felt fortunate to have such supportive friends during a difficult time.

Examples of fortunate in a Sentence

formal I consider myself fortunate to have been given this opportunity to work with such a talented team.

informal I feel lucky to have scored tickets to the concert tonight.

slang I'm so grateful for my new job, it's like winning the lottery!

figurative She felt like a fortunate traveler on a journey filled with unexpected adventures.

Grammatical Forms of fortunate

• past tense: fortunated
• plural: fortunates
• comparative: more fortunate
• superlative: most fortunate
• present tense: fortunate
• future tense: will be fortunate
• perfect tense: have been fortunate
• continuous tense: is being fortunate
• singular: fortunate
• positive degree: fortunate
• infinitive: to be fortunate
• gerund: fortunating
• participle: fortunate

Origin and Evolution of fortunate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fortunate' originated from the Latin word 'fortunatus', which means 'prosperous' or 'lucky'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fortunate' has retained its meaning of being lucky or favored by fortune. It is often used to describe someone who has had good luck or success in a particular situation.