Lucky: meaning, definitions and examples
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lucky
[ ˈlʌki ]
feeling or causing good fortune
Having good luck; fortunate. Something that is lucky brings good fortune or success.
Synonyms
auspicious, fortunate, successful
Examples of usage
- He considered himself lucky to have found such a good job.
- She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
- I always feel lucky when I win a competition.
- The lucky winner of the raffle received a free trip to Paris.
- It was a lucky coincidence that they both ended up at the same party.
something that brings good fortune
Something that is believed to bring good luck, especially one kept as the object of superstitious regard.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She always carries her lucky charm with her.
- Four-leaf clovers are considered symbols of luck.
- Finding a penny heads-up is considered a lucky omen.
- Many people believe that horseshoes bring good luck.
- Black cats are sometimes seen as lucky in certain cultures.
Translations
Translations of the word "lucky" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sortudo
🇮🇳 भाग्यशाली (Bhagyashali)
🇩🇪 glücklich
🇮🇩 beruntung
🇺🇦 щасливий
🇵🇱 szczęśliwy
🇯🇵 幸運な (Kōunna)
🇫🇷 chanceux
🇪🇸 afortunado
🇹🇷 şanslı
🇰🇷 운이 좋은 (Uni joeun)
🇸🇦 محظوظ (Mahzuz)
🇨🇿 šťastný
🇸🇰 šťastný
🇨🇳 幸运的 (Xìngyùn de)
🇸🇮 srečen
🇮🇸 heppinn
🇰🇿 бақытты (Baqytty)
🇬🇪 იღბლიანი (Ighbliani)
🇦🇿 şanslı
🇲🇽 afortunado
Etymology
The word 'lucky' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'lucke', meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of luck and being fortunate has been a part of human culture for centuries, with various symbols and rituals associated with bringing good luck.