fortunate

Definition

Auspicious.

Etymology

From Middle English fortunat(e) (“fortunate”), from Latin fortūnātus, from fortūna (“fortune, luck”) + -ātus (adjective-forming suffix), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix). See also Middle English fortunaten (“to assure the success (of), make fortunate”); cognate with French fortuné (“lucky”). By surface analysis, fortune + -ate.

Example Sentences

• "It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple."
• "if it sits still, with its breast towards them, till they have passed, they consider it as a fortunate sign, and everything is expected to go on well during the remainder of their journey"
• "Patrick was the unlikely match-winner as Berkeley earned a fortunate victory over Chisolm."

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