Meaning of lucky in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   lucky

   Definitions

   1. blessed with good fortune

   Examples

   • « considered himself lucky that the tornado missed his house »
   • « a lucky guess »

   Synonyms

   • fortunate
2. 2. tending to favor or bring good luck

   Examples

   • « miracles are auspicious accidents »
   • « encouraging omens »
   • « a favorable time to ask for a raise »
   • « lucky stars »
   • « a prosperous moment to make a decision »

   Synonyms

   • propitious

3. Qualitative Adjective

   lucky

   Definitions

   1. having or bringing good fortune

   Examples

   • « my lucky day »

   Synonyms

   • apotropaic
   • hot
   • serendipitous

   Antonyms

   • unlucky
   • luckless

See also

• fortunate