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

"We've had a difficult month, lots of adverse results... luckily with the final push we were able to draw," said Ruiz de Galarreta.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

"But luckily, because it's in my pocket, I can have a look at the screen, press a couple of button and keep moving. It's made a lot easier these days."

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

One step forward, a quick glance at Elinor, who luckily had her back turned, and she was right beside the display case.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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