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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