luckily
2 antonyms and opposites of luckily, grouped by meaning.
Adverb — Used to introduce a fortunate fact — "as it happened, fortunately."
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How to use luckily
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “luckily” mean?
The word “luckily” means used to introduce a fortunate fact — "as it happened, fortunately.". In plain terms, a sentence-opener that means "it's a good thing that…".
How do you pronounce “luckily”?
“Luckily” is pronounced LUHK-ih-lee (/ˈlʌk.ɪ.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “luckily” in a sentence?
Here is “luckily” used in a sentence: “Luckily, the shop was still open when we arrived.”
What is the opposite of “luckily”?
The opposite of “luckily” — its antonyms — are unfortunately and unluckily.
What part of speech is “luckily”?
“Luckily” is an adverb.
Is “luckily” a common word?
“Luckily” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between luckily and fortunately?
Luckily and fortunately are close synonyms, both used to introduce a fortunate fact. Fortunately is often felt to be slightly more formal, but in most sentences the two are interchangeable.
Where do you place 'luckily' in a sentence?
Luckily usually works as a sentence adverb at the start of a sentence or clause, set off by a comma, as in 'Luckily, no one was hurt.' It can also appear mid-sentence, as in 'We had, luckily, brought an umbrella.'
What is the opposite of luckily?
The opposite of luckily is unluckily or unfortunately. Both are used to introduce an unwelcome or regrettable fact.
Is it correct to say 'luckily enough'?
Yes. 'Luckily enough' is a natural, slightly informal way to introduce a fortunate fact, similar to 'as luck would have it.' For example, 'Luckily enough, the shop was still open.'