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luckiest

 

[ ˈlʌk.i.əst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

superlative form

The term 'luckiest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'lucky', which denotes having good fortune or favorable outcomes. It signifies someone or something that has the highest degree of luck compared to others. In various situations, being the luckiest could refer to winning a game, receiving unexpected good news, or experiencing a fortunate turn of events. Often, it is used in a comparative manner to highlight the exceptional nature of one's luck.

Synonyms

most blessed, most favored, most fortunate

Examples of usage

  • He was the luckiest player in the tournament.
  • She considered herself the luckiest person for finding true love.
  • Winning the lottery made him the luckiest man alive.

Translations

Translations of the word "luckiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sortudo

🇮🇳 सबसे भाग्यशाली

🇩🇪 der glücklichste

🇮🇩 paling beruntung

🇺🇦 найщасливіший

🇵🇱 najszczęśliwszy

🇯🇵 一番運の良い

🇫🇷 le plus chanceux

🇪🇸 el más afortunado

🇹🇷 en şanslı

🇰🇷 가장 운 좋은

🇸🇦 الأكثر حظاً

🇨🇿 nejšťastnější

🇸🇰 najšťastnejší

🇨🇳 最幸运的

🇸🇮 najbolj srečen

🇮🇸 heppnasti

🇰🇿 ең бақытты

🇬🇪 ყველაზე იღბლიანი

🇦🇿 ən şanslı

🇲🇽 el más afortunado

Etymology

The word 'lucky' comes from the Middle Dutch word 'luc', which means 'happiness' or 'fortune'. Over time, it evolved in the English language to reflect a state of being favored by chance or fortune. The superlative form 'luckiest' combines the base term with the suffix '-iest', which is a common way to form superlatives in English. The concept of luck has been part of various cultures throughout history, often tied to the belief in fate or divine favor, making words related to luck deeply entrenched in human experience. In literature and popular culture, the idea of being lucky resonates strongly, influencing many sayings and expressions surrounding fortune and chance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,707 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.