luckily
adverbcommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈlʌk.ɪ.li//
- United Kingdom//ˈlʌk.ə.li//
In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.
adverb
- 1
In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.
They luckily escaped injury.
Etymology
Etymology tree English lucky Middle English -ly English -ly English luckily From lucky + -ly.
Forms
- comparative
- more luckily
- superlative
- most luckily
Lucius · A male given name from Latin.luck · Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance…Luck · A surname transferred from the given name.
luckily · In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.
lucky · Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good…Lucky · A surname.lucrative · Producing a surplus; profitable.