fortunate

• Beschreibt jemanden, der Glück hat oder sich in einer günstigen Situation befindet; auch für günstige Umstände oder Ereignisse.

Describes someone who is lucky or in a favorable situation.

1. Lucky or blessedB1formal

   Having good luck; favored by fortune.

   Glücklich

   • She was fortunate to find her lost wallet.
   • He is fortunate to have such supportive friends.
   • We were fortunate that the storm missed our town.

   Synonymeauspiciousblessedfavoredhappyluckyopportuneprovidentialserendipitous

   Antonymehaplesslucklessunfortunateunlucky

2. Prosperous or well-offB2formal

   In a favorable or advantageous position, often financially.

   Wohlhabend

   • They are fortunate enough to own a house by the beach.
   • The fortunate family donated generously to the charity.
   • He considers himself fortunate to have a stable job.

   Synonymeaffluentcomfortableprosperousrichsuccessfulwealthy

   Antonymedestituteimpoverishedindigentpoorunfortunate