FORTUNATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

having unexpected good fortune

Example: other, less fortunate, children died; a fortunate choice

Part of speech: Adjective

supremely favored

Example: golden lads and girls all must / like chimney sweepers come to dust

Part of speech: Adjective

presaging good fortune

Example: she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school; rosy predictions

The word "fortunate" was borrowed from Latin fortunatus.

fortune – A related word in the same word family.

ate – A related word in the same word family.

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.