fortunate
UK: ˈfɔːtʃənət | US: ˈfɔːrtʃənət
adj. favored by luck; successful due to chance
adj. bringing good fortune; auspicious
fortunate = fortune<luck> + ate<adjective suffix>
- fortune: From Latin fortuna (chance, fate, luck), derived from fors (luck). Originally referred to the Roman goddess of luck.
- ate: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating "having the quality of" (e.g., passionate, fortunate).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to the Latin fortuna, personifying luck as a capricious force. Over time, fortune evolved to mean both wealth and destiny in English. Adding -ate transformed it into an adjective, emphasizing the possession of favorable luck. The modern sense retains this duality—describing both lucky individuals and favorable circumstances.
She was fortunate to escape the accident unharmed.
The fortunate discovery of the manuscript changed literary history.
They considered themselves fortunate to have such supportive friends.
A fortunate turn of events led him to his dream job.
The weather was fortunate for our outdoor wedding.