English adjective: lucky | |||
1. | lucky occurring by chance | ||
Samples | A lucky escape. A lucky guess. | ||
Similar | fortunate | ||
Antonyms | unfortunate | ||
2. | lucky having or bringing good fortune | ||
Samples | My lucky day. A lucky man. | ||
Similar | apotropaic, hot, serendipitous | ||
See also | fortunate | ||
Antonyms | luckless, unlucky | ||
3. | lucky presaging or likely to bring good luck | ||
Samples | A favorable time to ask for a raise. Lucky stars. A prosperous moment to make a decision. | ||
Synonyms | favorable, favourable, golden, prosperous | ||
Similar | propitious | ||
Antonyms | unpropitious | ||