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The definition of fortunate is someone or something that is lucky or favorable, or someone who is materially well-off.

(adjective)

A lucky turn of events is an example of a fortunate turn of events.
A person who will be a good spouse is an example of a fortunate match.
A person who has all the material comforts is an example of someone who is very fortunate.

See fortunate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

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

Related Forms:

fortunately adverb
fortunateness noun

See fortunate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Bringing something good and unforeseen; auspicious.
Having unexpected good fortune; lucky. See Synonyms at happy.

noun

One who has good fortune, especially a wealthy person.

Origin:

Origin: Latin fortūnātus

Origin: , from fortūna, chance; see fortune

Related Forms:

forˈtu·nate·ly adverb

forˈtu·nate·ness noun

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