lucky

adjective

ˈlə-kē 

luckier; luckiest

1

: having good luck

2

: happening by chance : fortuitous

3

: producing or resulting in good by chance : favorable

4

: seeming to bring good luck

a lucky rabbit's foot

luckiness

ˈlə-kē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• fortunate
• happy

Choose the Right Synonym for lucky

lucky, fortunate, happy, providential mean meeting with unforeseen success.

lucky stresses the role of chance in bringing about a favorable result.

won because of a lucky bounce

fortunate suggests being rewarded beyond what one deserves.

fortunate in my investments

happy combines the implications of lucky and fortunate with stress on being blessed.

a series of happy accidents

providential more definitely implies the help or intervention of a higher power.

a providential change in the weather

Examples of lucky in a Sentence

We're lucky that things turned out as well as they did.

I feel lucky to be alive.

I count myself lucky to know you.

“I managed to get a ticket!” “Lucky you! They were all sold out by the time I got there.”

Tickets were available only for the lucky few.

The lucky winner will be given a brand new car.

I know you'll enjoy the show if you're lucky enough to get a ticket.

He scored a goal on a lucky shot.

Their meeting was a lucky accident.

Recent Examples on the Web

To reverse your fortunes, some actions associated with bringing good luck include: Carrying a lucky charm: Items like four-leaf clovers, horseshoes, or rabbit’s feet are believed to bring good luck and protection from bad vibes. —Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Powerball numbers 12/11/24 The winning numbers for Wednesday night's drawing were 13, 44, 50, 52, 54, and the Powerball is 20. —Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024

Powerball Double Play 18-23-34-60-62, Powerball: 19 Feeling lucky? —Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024

To the left of the singer appeared to be a sign featuring a shoutout to her beloved cats Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button in the cart, as well as a framed floral painting of a maneki-neko — known as a lucky cat — and what appears to be a painting of Cardiff Bay in Wales. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Phrases Containing lucky

• consider oneself lucky/fortunate
• get lucky
• happy-go-lucky
• lucky day
• lucky devil
• lucky dip
• lucky duck
• lucky in love
• lucky stiff
• thank one's lucky stars
• third time lucky

Kids Definition

lucky

adjective

ˈlək-ē 

luckier; luckiest

1

: favored by luck : fortunate

2

: producing a good result apparently by chance

a lucky hit

3

: seeming to bring good luck

a lucky coin

luckiness noun