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fortunately.

In a fortunate manner.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/Received-Pronunciation/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/General-American/ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nɪt.li/General-American[ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nɪʔ.li]General-American
  1. In a fortunate manner.

  2. It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.

    Fortunately for Sam, his pet hamster was alive.
    My mom has fortunately agreed to help us with the science project for school.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English fortunate Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English fortunately From fortunate + -ly.

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