The difference between Fortunate and Successful

When used as adjectives, fortunate means auspicious, whereas successful means resulting in success.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fortunate and Successful

Fortunate as an adjective:

Auspicious.

Examples:

"It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple."
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."
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."

Successful as an adjective:

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

Examples:

"a successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise"

"synonyms: prosperous fortunate happy"