luckily

adverb

luck·​i·​ly ˈlə-kə-lē How to pronounce luckily (audio)
Synonyms of luckilynext
1
: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time

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Because there’s a whole vibe… luckily, it’s gone away. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026 Venice is only about 20 minutes away by private boat — and luckily, the island has five of them, and space for five more. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 Summer is the best time of year for wearing dresses, and luckily, Amazon has hundreds of markdowns on pretty styles right now. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026 Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for luckily

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of luckily was in 1530

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luckily

adverb
luck·​i·​ly ˈlək-ə-lē How to pronounce luckily (audio)
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt

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