fortunately UK /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/US /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ adverb2 •luckily, used to say that the speaker is glad about what has happened, because it could easily have gone worseFortunately for Sam, his pet hamster was alive.My mom has fortunately agreed to help us with the science project for school. •In a fortunate manner. formsmore fortunately · most fortunately