Lucky: meaning, definitions and examples

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lucky

 

[ ˈlʌki ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

something that brings good fortune

Something that is believed to bring good luck, especially one kept as the object of superstitious regard.

Synonyms

amulet, charm, talisman

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.

See also: luck, luckily, unluckily, unlucky.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,955 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.