fortunately

Adverb

(comparative more fortunately, superlative most fortunately)

In a fortunate manner.
It is (was, etc) fortunate that.
Fortunately, Sam's pet hamster was not dead.

Origin

fortunate +‎ -ly

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Sentence Examples

Fortunately, breakfast was nothing like she imagined.
Fortunately, Gerald and Sam had escaped.
Fortunately, no human-made weapon was able to hurt him.
I am serious and fortunately in a perfect position to act.
Fortunately, there was no opportunity to discuss the situation with the children present.

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