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Luckier: meaning, definitions and examples

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luckier

 

[ ˈlʌk.i.ər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative degree

Luckier is the comparative form of lucky, which describes someone who has more good fortune than another. It is often used to highlight a contrast between two individuals' situations regarding fortunate events or outcomes.

Synonyms

happier, more fortunate

Examples of usage

  • She always seemed luckier than her friends during the lottery draws.
  • After winning the game, he felt luckier than ever.
  • I consider myself luckier than most during tough times.

Translations

Translations of the word "luckier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sortudo

🇮🇳 ज्यादा भाग्यशाली

🇩🇪 glücklicher

🇮🇩 lebih beruntung

🇺🇦 щасливіший

🇵🇱 szczęśliwszy

🇯🇵 より幸運な

🇫🇷 plus chanceux

🇪🇸 más afortunado

🇹🇷 daha şanslı

🇰🇷 더 운이 좋은

🇸🇦 أكثر حظًا

🇨🇿 šťastnější

🇸🇰 šťastnejší

🇨🇳 更幸运的

🇸🇮 bolj srečen

🇮🇸 heppnari

🇰🇿 бақыттырақ

🇬🇪 მეტად ბედნიერი

🇦🇿 daha şanslı

🇲🇽 más afortunado

Etymology

The word 'lucky' has its origins in the late 17th century, derived from the Scottish word 'luckie', which in turn comes from the Middle Dutch word 'luc', meaning 'happiness, fortune'. This progression reflects a transition from a direct association with fortune to more abstract concepts of luck as a factor in success or failure. The comparative form 'luckier' emerged as a natural linguistic development to express comparisons between different levels of luck experienced by individuals. The cultural significance of luck has remained strong in various societies, leading to the frequent use of terms related to luck and fortune in everyday language, gambling, and discussions of chance. This underscores how integral the idea of luck is to human experience, shaping perceptions of success and influencing behaviors in activities that rely on chance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,487 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.