lucky

Meanings

• adjective

  Having fortune; favorable; successful.

  - "He is a lucky man who won the lottery."
  - "Despite the odds, she felt lucky to have survived the accident."

• adjective

  Bringing good fortune; fortunate.

  - "A lucky charm brings good fortune."
  - "The lucky horse brought the jockeys a victory."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlʌki/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fortunate , successful , auspicious , favorable , favourable , fortuitous , fortunate , auspicious , favorable , fortunate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lucky
ducky , mucky , sucky , lucky

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Variants

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luckier , luckiest , luckiness , luckinesses , lucky , lucky dip , lucky dips , lucky day , lucky devil , lucky in love , lucky stiff , happy-go-lucky , get lucky , thank her lucky stars , thank his lucky stars , thank one's lucky stars , thank their lucky stars , third time lucky

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Etymology

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Old English hlūc 'bright, famous, fortunate' and hlūgan 'hide, cover, conceal'. The word is cognate with Dutch geluk 'happiness, good fortune' and German Glück 'happiness, good fortune'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lucky' is derived from the Old English word 'hlūc', which means 'bright' or 'famous'.

2. The number 7 is considered a lucky number in many cultures, as well as the number 13 (except in Italy and some other countries).

3. The term 'luck' is often used interchangeably with 'fortune' or 'good fortune'.

4. In some cultures, it is considered unlucky to open an umbrella indoors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fortune: The state of well-being and financial independence; the favorable position or condition of having a plentiful supply of money, material possessions, or other resources.

2. Serendipity: The occurrence and discovery of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

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Culture

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The concept of luck is present in various cultures and belief systems. In Chinese culture, the number 8 is considered lucky, while the number 4 is considered unlucky. In Western cultures, the color green is often associated with good luck, and the wearing of a four-leaf clover is considered a symbol of luck.

How to Memorize "lucky"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the feeling of luck, such as a warm sensation in your chest or a smile on your face. Imagine yourself in a situation where you have good fortune or feel successful.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lucky' with positive experiences or situations, such as winning a game or receiving a compliment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'LUCKY' to remember the definition: 'L' is for 'Lucky' itself, 'U' is for 'having fortune', 'C' is for 'favorable', 'K' is for 'successful', and 'Y' is for 'bringing good fortune'.

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