/ ˈfɔːtʃənət; NAmE ˈfɔːrtʃ-/ adjective
fortunate (to do sth) | fortunate (in having ... ) | fortunate (for sb)(that ... ) having or bringing an advantage, an opportunity, a piece of good luck, etc.
SYN lucky :
I have been fortunate enough to visit many parts of the world as a lecturer.
I was fortunate in having a good teacher.
Remember those less fortunate than yourselves.
It was very fortunate for him that I arrived on time.
OPP unfortunate
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin fortunatus , from fortuna , Fortuna , the name of a goddess personifying luck or chance.