fortunately, fortuitously, luckily, as luck would have it
(adverb) by good fortune; “fortunately the weather was good”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
luckily (comparative more luckily, superlative most luckily)
In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.
• unfortunately
• unluckily
Source: Wiktionary
Luck"i*ly, adv. Etym: [From Lucky.]
Definition: In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately; -- used in a good sense; as, they luckily escaped injury.
Luck"y, a. [Compar. Luckier; superl. Luckiest.]
1. Favored by luck; fortunate; meeting with good success or good fortune; -- said of persons; as, a lucky adventurer. " Lucky wight." Spenser.
2. Producing, or resulting in, good by chance, or unexpectedly; favorable; auspicious; fortunate; as, a lucky mistake; a lucky cast; a lucky hour. We doubt not of a fair and lucky war. Shak.
Syn.
– Successful; fortunate; prosperous; auspicious.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 February 2025
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
