Luckily
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.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
as luck would have it
Fits when storytelling benefits from an informal turn
Careful The phrase is too wordy and conversational for concise reporting.
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everyday
by chance
Fits when random occurrence matters without evaluating the result
Careful By chance may introduce unwelcome events too.
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warm
Fits when the favorable fact also brings emotional satisfaction
Careful Happily can describe manner and may be ambiguous.
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formal
Fits when a neutral polished transition to good news is wanted
Careful Fortunately can sound detached in highly personal relief.
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formal
serendipitously
Fits when an accidental discovery proved valuable
Careful Serendipitously does not fit every fortunate escape or timing.
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literary
providentially
Fits when religious or fate-shaped good timing is consciously intended
Careful Providentially attributes meaning that the evidence may not support.
Opposites 3
- unfortunately
- unluckily
- predictably
Common phrases 3
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luckily for us
Luckily for us, the ranger carried a compatible radio.
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luckily enough
Luckily enough, one shaded campsite remained.
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quite luckily
Quite luckily, the rain began after the roof was sealed.
Word family 1
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vininn126, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated