lucky

Word parts

luck + -y

Pronunciation

• enPR: lŭkʹē IPA ^(key): /ˈlʌki/
• SAMPA: /"lVki/

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Adjective

Positive lucky

Comparative luckier

Superlative luckiest

1. If you are lucky, you have a lot of luck.
   • Antonym: unlucky

   After getting married and winning $1 million on the same day, Susan felt very lucky.

2. If something is lucky, it gives you luck.
   • Antonym: unlucky

   Today I have three tests, so I'm wearing my lucky hat.

Related words

• unlucky