Lucky
adj.joyful, hopefuleveryday
What it means
Favored by chance in a welcome way.
Reach for it when describing a person, event, or outcome helped by circumstances beyond control
We were lucky to reach the shelter before the hail began.
Choose between these
7- playful
in luck
casual speech marks a favorable opportunity now
not when In luck changes the grammar and implies a temporary condition.
- warm
gratitude with spiritual or emotional depth is intended
not when Blessed introduces religious meaning and should not substitute for random luck.
- professional
an unexpected discovery or meeting proves useful
not when Serendipitous does not describe a generally lucky person.
- professional
timing, rather than broad chance, created the advantage
not when Well-timed may result from planning rather than luck.
- formal
polished neutral wording for favorable circumstances fits
not when Fortunate is less casual and can imply broader life advantage.
- literary
early signs suggest future success
not when Auspicious concerns promising omens, not a favorable event already completed.
- literary
a run of remarkable fortune invites figurative language
not when Charmed can sound magical or naïve about privilege and effort.
Said against
3- unlucky
- unfortunate
- ill-fated
It naturally appears in
3- lucky break
A lucky break gave the understudy one night in the lead role.
- feel lucky
We feel lucky to work beside such patient craftspeople.
- lucky enough
The hikers were lucky enough to find the ranger's open hut.
The word family
1Where this comes from
- merriam-webster, adjective sense 1 opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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