1
: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
There’s only one Tree Hill, but luckily for fans, Sophia Bush and pals are giving the show a second life.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
But then on the album, luckily, all of the secrets are logged [on Instagram].
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
Then, about a week after their trip, that same boat sank (luckily, with no one on board).
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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luckily
adverb
luck·i·ly
ˈlək-ə-lē 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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