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To indicate that something happened by chance in a favorable way.
Examples
He luckily remembered to bring his passport at the last minute.
We luckily arrived at the theater just as the lights dimmed.
The hikers luckily spotted a ranger before the trail became dangerous.
The storm passed luckily without causing any damage.
The team luckily avoided a penalty after the referee's mistake.
Similar words
fortunately
by chance
by good luck
as fate would have it
serendipitously
by a stroke of luck
Meanings
Examples
She luckily found her lost keys just before the meeting.
The storm passed luckily without causing any damage.
He luckily remembered to bring his passport at the last minute.
The team luckily avoided a penalty after the referee's mistake.
We luckily arrived at the theater just as the lights dimmed.
The hikers luckily spotted a ranger before the trail became dangerous.
Similar words
fortunately
by good luck
by chance
as fate would have it
by a stroke of luck
serendipitously
FAQ
It means something happened by chance in a favorable way.
How is luckily used in a sentence?
It is placed before a clause to show that the result was due to good luck.
What part of speech is luckily?
In what register is luckily used?
It has a neutral register.
What domain does luckily belong to?
It is used in everyday contexts.
Can luckily start a sentence?
Yes, it can begin a sentence to introduce a fortunate outcome.
Does luckily have any inflected forms?
No, it does not change form.
What are some synonyms for luckily?
Fortunately, by good luck, by chance, as fate would have it, by a stroke of luck, serendipitously.
Is luckily the same as unfortunately?
No, unfortunately expresses an unfavorable outcome, while luckily shows a favorable one.
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