fortunate
adjective
1. having unexpected good fortune
- other, less fortunate, children died
- a fortunate choice
Similar word(s): felicitous, happy, fortuitous, good, well, miraculous, providential, lucky, lucky, privileged, successful
2. supremely favored
- fortunate son
Similar word(s): blessed, blest, golden
3. presaging good fortune
- she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school
Similar word(s): auspicious, rosy