🇬🇧 Fortunate meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

If you are fortunate, it means something good happens to you that you didn’t control, like winning a prize, finding money on the ground, or having kind people and happy chances in your life. It’s like being lucky in a way that makes you want to say, “Wow, I’m so glad that happened!”

The cat was fortunate that nobody saw her fall off the couch because she walked away like, “I totally meant to do that.”

Our class was fortunate to have a substitute teacher who did magic tricks, even though he accidentally made our homework twice as big.

Grandma said I was fortunate to have her cookies, but I think the cookies were fortunate to have such a devoted fan.

Tim was fortunate his test was postponed, because he had accidentally studied for the wrong subject…basketball.

Our dog was fortunate that we couldn’t find his bath soap, so he proudly remained a stinky potato for one more day.

Anna missed the last bus in rain and felt cold. A fortunate stranger gave her a dry coat; Anna felt fortunate. She found a lost dog and the owner hugged her; Anna felt fortunate again. At home she found a small letter and coin and felt fortunate, smiling into the night. She felt fortunate.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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