adj. 25B6; adjective
he was fortunate that the punishment was so slight : LUCKY, favoured, blessed, blessed with good luck, in luck, having a charmed life, charmed; informal sitting pretty; Brit. informal jammy.
in a fortunate position : FAVOURABLE, advantageous, providential, auspicious, welcome, heaven-sent, beneficial, propitious, fortuitous, opportune, happy, felicitous.
the society gives generously to less fortunate people : WEALTHY, rich, affluent, prosperous, well off, moneyed, well-to-do, well heeled, opulent, comfortable; favoured, privileged.
unfortunate, unfavourable, underprivileged.