Fortuitously: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something happens by chance in a way that is lucky or favorable.

• She fortuitously met an old friend at the airport, which led to a new job opportunity

Used when something happens unintentionally or by mistake.

• He accidentally knocked over the vase while reaching for the book

Used when something happens without any specific pattern, purpose, or objective.

• The winners of the raffle were chosen randomly from the entire pool of entrants

Used when something happens in an unforeseen way or without any prior warning.

• She received an unexpectedly high score on her test, which surprised everyone

Used to describe events that happen by chance, without any intention or plan. The result can be good or bad, but it's purely accidental.

• Fortuitously, I ran into an old friend at the airport.
• She discovered the solution fortuitously, while working on a different problem.

Similar to 'fortunately', it is used to describe good outcomes that are unexpected or happen by chance. It often carries a more casual tone.

• Luckily, I had an umbrella when it started to rain.
• He was in a car accident, but luckily, he wasn't hurt.

Used when something good happens, often unexpectedly. It highlights positive outcomes.

• Fortunately, the weather cleared up just in time for the picnic.
• I missed the bus, but fortunately, another one arrived shortly after.

Used to describe finding something good without actually looking for it or an accidental discovery of something pleasant. It emphasizes the luck involved in such discoveries.

• She stumbled serendipitously upon an antique shop with rare collectibles.
• They serendipitously discovered a new species of plant while hiking.