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: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
The box seemed a little damaged, but luckily the loveseat was fully intact and unmarred.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Striking that right balance between dressy and dressed down is certainly an art—but luckily there’s a handful of celebrities who’ve recently nailed the look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Your employer must offer a Roth 401(k) option; luckily, most larger employers do.
—David Rae, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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luckily
adverb
luck·i·ly
ˈlək-ə-lē 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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