The difference between Fortunate and Lucky
When used as adjectives, fortunate means auspicious, whereas lucky means (of people) favoured by luck.
check bellow for the other definitions of Fortunate and Lucky
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Fortunate as an adjective:
Auspicious.
Examples:
"It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple."
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Fortunate as an adjective:
Happening by good luck or favorable chance.
Examples:
"Patrick was the unlikely match-winner as Berkeley earned a fortunate victory over Chisolm."
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Fortunate as an adjective:
Favored by fortune.
Examples:
"We were fortunate not to be fined for speeding."
"This is a time when we think of those less fortunate than ourselves."
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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"