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fortunate definition

for·tu·nate (fôr′c̸hə nət)

adjective

  1. having good luck; lucky
  2. bringing, or coming by, good luck; favorable; auspicious

Etymology: ME fortunat < L fortunatus, pp. of fortunare, to make fortunate < fortuna, fortune

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