I. ˈfȯ(r)chənə̇t, -chnə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V adjective
Etymology: Middle English fortunat, from Latin fortunatus, from past participle of fortunare to make prosperous, from fortuna
1. : coming by good luck or favorable chance : bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain : presaging happiness : auspicious
a fortunate event
made a fortunate investment
2. : receiving some unforeseen or unexpected good or some good not dependent on one's own efforts : lucky
how fortunate we are to get such a nice room
3. of a sign of the zodiac : having a fortunate influence
Synonyms: see lucky
II. noun
( -s )
: one that is fortunate