Lucky
ˈlʌki
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving or marked by good luck; fortunate.
ˈlʌki
Having good luck; fortunate.
She felt lucky to have found such a beautiful place to live.
💡 Simply: Imagine you find a twenty-dollar bill on the ground! That's lucky! It means something good happened to you by chance.
👶 For kids: When something good happens to you, like finding a toy you really wanted, you're lucky!
More Examples
We were lucky that the rain held off until after the picnic.
He considers himself lucky to have such supportive friends.
How It's Used
"Winning the lottery is a lucky experience."
"The team was lucky to win the game after a last-minute goal."
Bringing or seeming to bring good luck.
ˈlʌki
Bringing good luck; promising success.
She considered the horseshoe above her door a lucky symbol.
💡 Simply: If you have a lucky hat or shirt, people might think it helps you win! It’s something that’s supposed to bring you good fortune.
👶 For kids: If you think something will help you have a good day, like a lucky toy, that thing might be called lucky!
More Examples
The rabbit's foot was her lucky charm.
The color red is often considered lucky in Chinese culture.
How It's Used
"She wore a lucky charm to her exam."
"The number seven is considered a lucky number by many."
Idioms & expressions
lucky break
A piece of good luck; a sudden stroke of good fortune.
"Getting the job interview was a lucky break."
as lucky as can be
Extremely lucky; very fortunate.
"He's as lucky as can be to have found such a wonderful partner."
From Middle Dutch or Middle Low German *gelucke* 'good fortune', from Proto-Germanic *lukam*. Cognate with German Glück and Swedish lycka.
The word 'lucky' has been used since the early 17th century, initially referring to good fortune.
Memory tip
Think of a 'luck' charm; it brings you good fortune.
Word Origin
"'good fortune'"