What is the meaning of fortunate?

adjective

  • Having unexpected good fortune.
    • usage: "other, less fortunate, children died"; "a fortunate choice"
  • Supremely favored.
    • usage: "golden lads and girls all must / like chimney sweepers come to dust"
  • Presaging good fortune.
    • usage: "she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school"; "rosy predictions"
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