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fortunately

adverb
FOR-chuh-nit-lee/ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/UKFAW-chuh-nit-lee/ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/

2 meanings of fortunately

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  1. 1
    adverb
    Used to say that something good or lucky happened.

    Fortunately, the rain stopped before the game started.

    We missed the bus, but fortunately another one came right away.

    Similarluckily, happily, thankfully, mercifully

    Oppositeunfortunately, unluckily, sadly, regrettably

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  2. 2
    adverb
    In a lucky way, with things turning out well.

    Things turned out fortunately for the whole family.

    Our seats were very fortunately placed, right next to the stage.

    Similarfavorably, happily, luckily, advantageously

    Oppositeunfavorably, unluckily, unfortunately

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Origin

It comes from the word "fortunate" plus the ending "-ly."