Luckily
adv.joyful, hopefuleveryday
What it means
By favorable chance, with a welcome outcome.
Reach for it when introducing a fortunate circumstance that was not fully controlled
Luckily, the spare pump fit the older well.
Choose between these
6- playful
as luck would have it
storytelling benefits from an informal turn
not when The phrase is too wordy and conversational for concise reporting.
- everyday
by chance
random occurrence matters without evaluating the result
not when By chance may introduce unwelcome events too.
- warm
the favorable fact also brings emotional satisfaction
not when Happily can describe manner and may be ambiguous.
- formal
a neutral polished transition to good news is wanted
not when Fortunately can sound detached in highly personal relief.
- formal
serendipitously
an accidental discovery proved valuable
not when Serendipitously does not fit every fortunate escape or timing.
- literary
providentially
religious or fate-shaped good timing is consciously intended
not when Providentially attributes meaning that the evidence may not support.
Said against
3- unfortunately
- unluckily
- predictably
It naturally appears in
3- luckily for us
Luckily for us, the ranger carried a compatible radio.
- luckily enough
Luckily enough, one shaded campsite remained.
- quite luckily
Quite luckily, the rain began after the roof was sealed.
The word family
1Where this comes from
- merriam-webster, adverb, single sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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