fortunate
/ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
for · tu · nate
ˈfɔːr · tʃə · nət
English Definition
adj. lucky, blessed
Significado en Español
afortunado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
may mắn, có phúc
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Example Sentence
We are fortunate to live here.
我们住在这里很幸运。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fortune(luck)+ate(adj)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “fortunate”?
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A
Lucky
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B
Unhappy
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C
Average
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D
Charming
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A — Lucky.
“fortunate” means adj. lucky, blessed
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She was ______ to escape the accident without a single scratch.
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A
unlucky
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B
doomed
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C
fortunate
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D
cursed
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C — fortunate.
“fortunate” means adj. lucky, blessed
Common questions about “fortunate”
What does “fortunate” mean?
fortunate — adj. lucky, blessed. In Chinese: 幸运的，有福气的.
How do you pronounce “fortunate”?
fortunate is pronounced /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: for · tu · nate.
How do you use “fortunate” in a sentence?
We are fortunate to live here. (我们住在这里很幸运。)
What are synonyms for “fortunate”?
lucky, blessed — all close in meaning to fortunate (adj. lucky, blessed).
Is “fortunate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. fortunate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fortunate”?
fortune(luck)+ate(adj)
