adjective
lucky
LUH-kee
adjective
1
Having good fortune; enjoying favourable outcomes without necessarily earning them.
"She's lucky enough to have never lost a match this season."
"You were lucky not to be caught in that storm."
2
Believed to bring good fortune.
"He always carries a lucky coin in his pocket."
How to Use Lucky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBlessed with good fortune, or thought to bring it.
Common mistake
Saying "I am lucky" describes your fortune; saying "that object is lucky" describes a superstition — keep the two senses distinct in writing.
Common pairings
lucky charm
lucky break
lucky number
you're lucky that
Word Forms
luckier comparative, more lucky comparative, Luckys plural, luckiest superlative, most lucky superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English lukky, built from luck plus the adjective-forming suffix -y — essentially "full of luck."