Want to use Fortunate correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like lucky or unfortunate.
Fortunate meaning
- Auspicious.
- Happening by good luck or favorable chance.
- Favored by fortune.
Synonyms of Fortunate
Example sentences (20)
I continue to feel fortunate that so many readers have picked up the paper to check out my work, or read it on-line.
Edmonton students are helping the less fortunate stay warm this year as part of the "Sock it to YEG" holiday campaign.
Had a deep ball bounce off his hands and was fortunate to not be ruled out on his 14-yard grab late in the first half.
I mean I was so fortunate to have department heads and producers, and this cast that supported the vision.
Although the church of Our Lady of Porto Salvo was more fortunate, the Oratorian convent was hit and suffered extensive damage.
He was born into a farming community but was fortunate enough to be given a good education, which led to him becoming a doctor.
I was fortunate enough to interview her before she died and she had just fascinating stories about Moe.
Every city needs to be a part in providing realistic and effective ways to help those less fortunate.
More fortunate market conditions could also lift our other services, delivering even higher returns.
Noting that union members have “good pensions and good jobs,” Mitre said they feel fortunate to be able to share that with others.
Panton told the House that less fortunate Belizeans continue to suffer from the high cost of living.
Pupils get an “exceptional deal” at local Northampton primary school and are “fortunate” to attend.
I have been fortunate to have had many people with a positive influence in my life and my career.
Despite this, however, not all are privileged or fortunate enough to go on leave or have breaks.
He said the trip “opened my eyes” to the plight of other less fortunate people around the world.
John was fortunate; of children who qualify for metabolic surgery go through with the procedure.
Others reported the hunt ‘flying’ down Brook Street and said it was fortunate that children were not playing on the Green at the time.
Restaurateur Tamsin Stone said: "Time has flown by, and we've been fortunate to meet and serve so many incredible people along the way.
She feels fortunate that she didn’t have to draw the her parents bought her for her 21st birthday, but its presence made her feel safer.
Perhaps all our citizens are not aware of the fact that Caribou is very fortunate in having one of the very best librarians in the state.
Common combinations with fortunate
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- fortunate to 63×
- fortunate enough 38×
- was fortunate 30×
- less fortunate 29×
- fortunate that 19×
- been fortunate 17×
- very fortunate 17×
- are fortunate 15×
- were fortunate 12×
- is fortunate 9×
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