Definition

Having more good fortune or favorable circumstances than someone else or than before.

Example

She felt luckier after winning the lottery.

Conversation

I heard you won the game last night!

Yeah, I felt so luckier than ever.

What do you think made you so luckier this time?

I think it was just my day — everything clicked!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Luckier → It is formed from "luck" (from Middle Dutch *luc*, meaning fortune or chance) and the suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The word "luckier" means having more fortune or chance than someone else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'luck' as fortune and remember that 'luckier' means having more fortune than others.

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