fortunately
[ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nɪʔ.li]
UK: /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
FƆɹT͡Ʃ · nɪʔ · li (3 syllables)
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Definition
In a fortunate manner.
Etymology
From fortunate + -ly.
Example Sentences
- "Fortunately for Sam, his pet hamster was alive."
- "My mom has fortunately agreed to help us with the science project for school."
- "[…]the best thing to do is to curl up with a good goose-flesher and try to forget, and fortunately I had packed among my effects one called Murder at Greystone Grange."
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