luckily

American

[luhk-uh-lee] / ˈlʌk ə li /

adverb

by good luck; fortunately.

Luckily we had enough money.

Etymology

Origin of luckily

First recorded in 1520–30; lucky ¹ + -ly

Example Sentences

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"I spoke to NatWest and luckily they reimbursed us after four days, but it was probably the worst four days of our lives," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Over the past few years, several hurricanes have come close, but luckily, I haven’t had any damage.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

He was rushed to hospital, which luckily had enough antivenom to treat him.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

The teenager is also immersed in TikTok videos but "doesn't seem very nervous, luckily, as much as maybe we are", she added.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

The mattress had slipped slightly when he hid the paper under it, and he had to lean against his bed to hide it from Mortola, but luckily she had no eyes for him.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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