adjective

lucky

Having or bringing good fortune.

She feels lucky to have friends who always support her.

Etymology

Luck originally concerns fortune or chance. The adjective usually narrows this to favorable fortune, whether someone receives it or something is believed to bring it.

More examples

He carries a lucky coin to every game.
My lucky guess wins us the final point.
We're lucky that nobody was hurt in the accident.

Forms

lucky · luckier · luckiest

luck noun — Chance that brings good or bad outcomes.

luckily adverb — By good fortune rather than planning.

Similar words

fortunate: Describes receiving good fortune, not objects believed to bring it.
auspicious: Suggests promising signs of future success, not simply good luck.