fortunate

/ˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/adjective

Coming about through good luck; lucky.

Example sentences

“We were fortunate to find the last two seats on the train.”
“A fortunate bounce sent the ball straight into the goal.”

A shade more formal than 'lucky' and common in polite understatement: 'We were fortunate the damage was minor.' The needy are 'the less fortunate'.

Related words

fortuneLuck, especially of the good kind.fortuitousComing about by chance or accident rather than by plan.fosterTo raise and care for a child, especially one who is not yours by birth, or to help something grow and develop.fortitudeThe strength of mind to face pain or hardship bravely.foundationThe solid base, usually below ground level, on which a building or other structure rests and is supported.fortifyTo make a place stronger against attack by building defenses; to strengthen something.