fortuitously
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Definition
Adverb 1. By good fortune; in a fortunate or lucky manner: Happening by a favorable chance or accident, not through planning. Example: The meeting was canceled, so I fortuitously avoided an awkward conversation.
Usage Notes
"Fortuitously" describes an event that occurs by a happy chance. It emphasizes the element of unexpected good luck in a situation. It is a formal synonym for "fortunately" or "luckily."
Examples
- The lost keys were fortuitously found just as we were about to call a locksmith.
- She arrived at the station late but fortuitously, her train was also delayed.
- The research team fortuitously discovered a new application for the material while testing for something else.
Advanced Usage
- "Fortuitously timed": Happening at a lucky or opportune moment by chance.
- His offer of help was fortuitously timed, arriving just as the project began to fail.
Variants and Related Words
- Fortuitous (adjective): Happening by chance, especially a lucky chance that brings a good result.
- A fortuitous encounter led to a new business partnership.
- Fortuity (noun): An accidental occurrence, especially a lucky one.
- Their reunion was a happy fortuity.
Synonyms
- Fortunately
- Luckily
- By chance
- By a happy chance
- As luck would have it
- Providentially
Antonyms
- Unfortunately
- Unluckily
- Inauspiciously
Adverb
- by good fortune
- fortunately the weather was good