The difference between Lucky and Successful

When used as adjectives, lucky means (of people) favoured by luck, whereas successful means resulting in success.

check bellow for the other definitions of Lucky and Successful

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."
Lucky as an adjective:

Producing, or resulting in, good fortune

Examples:

"a lucky mistake"

"a lucky cast"

"a lucky hour"

"synonyms: favorable auspicious fortunate"

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"

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