luckily

[US]/ˈlʌkəli:/
[UK]/'lʌkɪli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. fortunately

Example Sentences

Luckily, there was an extra space in the plane.

luckily they didn't recognize me.

luckily for me it's worked out.

Luckily, the police came right away.

Luckily a bush broke his fall.

I dropped my toast, but luckily it fell right side up.

Luckily the kidney stone passed before she had to be hospitalized.

One of the drivers had been in a crash but, luckily, was none the worse for the experience.

Luckily, my watch was turned over to the property office.

Luckily, Mick was able to grease a few palms, thus helping his brother to escape.

It was a real miracle that the little boat capsized in the storm, but luckily didn't sink.

Luckily our precious records were saved from the fire.

Luckily, I had my camera along. Our guests should be along soon.

Nobody wanted to lend me the money. As a last resort I asked my brother-inlaw, and luckily he was able to help me.

Luckily, the stores in Kuwait stay open until after 2 am in the run up to Eid.So, I was able to race out and buy an abaya (a loose gown) just after midnight.

Real-world Examples

Luckily, the new venue nearby is pretty stadium-pressive.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

But luckily, you're watching this video.

Source: If there is a if.

I joined my exercise class on the Zoom luckily.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2021 Collection

Luckily we're pretty sure these chemicals don't cause any lasting damage.

Source: Listening Digest

Luckily, psychology can give us some insights into this puzzle.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Luckily though, the stomach also has some defense mechanism in place.

Source: Osmosis - Digestion

Luckily, the very first forms of life were very, very small.

Source: Kurzgesagt science animation

Luckily, scientists are beginning to realize their mistake and looking for other remedies.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

Luckily, she knew how to swim.

Source: Drama: Alice in Wonderland

Luckily, he's got plenty of time to learn.

Source: Growing Up with Cute Pets

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