Lucky
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.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
in luck
Fits when casual speech marks a favorable opportunity now
Careful In luck changes the grammar and implies a temporary condition.
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warm
Fits when gratitude with spiritual or emotional depth is intended
Careful Blessed introduces religious meaning and should not substitute for random luck.
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professional
Fits when an unexpected discovery or meeting proves useful
Careful Serendipitous does not describe a generally lucky person.
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professional
Fits when timing, rather than broad chance, created the advantage
Careful Well-timed may result from planning rather than luck.
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formal
Fits when polished neutral wording for favorable circumstances fits
Careful Fortunate is less casual and can imply broader life advantage.
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literary
Fits when early signs suggest future success
Careful Auspicious concerns promising omens, not a favorable event already completed.
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literary
Fits when a run of remarkable fortune invites figurative language
Careful Charmed can sound magical or naïve about privilege and effort.
Opposites 3
- unlucky
- unfortunate
- ill-fated
Common phrases 3
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lucky break
A lucky break gave the understudy one night in the lead role.
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feel lucky
We feel lucky to work beside such patient craftspeople.
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lucky enough
The hikers were lucky enough to find the ranger's open hut.
Word family 1
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated