Definition

In a way that happens by chance or luck, often resulting in a positive outcome.

Example

She fortuitously found a $20 bill on the ground while walking to the store.

Conversation

I ran into Sarah at the coffee shop yesterday.

Oh really? That’s great! How did that happen?

It was quite unexpected; we both arrived there fortuitously at the same time.

That’s awesome! It’s nice when things like that happen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fortuitously → It is formed from "fortuitus" (from Latin, meaning accidental or happening by chance) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "fortuitously" means happening by chance or accident, often in a fortunate way.

Memory Tip

Think of something happening by chance or accident, which is what 'fortuitously' means. The root 'fortuitus' reminds you that it refers to events that occur unexpectedly.

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