The difference between Fortuitous and Lucky
When used as adjectives, fortuitous means happening by chance, whereas lucky means (of people) favoured by luck.
check bellow for the other definitions of Fortuitous and Lucky
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Fortuitous as an adjective:
Happening by chance; coincidental, accidental.
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Fortuitous as an adjective:
Happening by a lucky chance; lucky or fortunate.
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Fortuitous as an adjective (legal):
Happening independently of human will.
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Lucky as an adjective:
(of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune
Examples:
"a lucky adventurer"
"The downed pilot is very lucky to be alive."
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Lucky as an adjective:
Producing, or resulting in, good fortune
Examples:
"a lucky mistake"
"a lucky cast"
"a lucky hour"
"synonyms: favorable auspicious fortunate"