Fortunate is he who, with a case so desperate as mine, finds a judge so merciful. Sometimes, researchers are fortunate enough to be able to rely upon, or adapt, previously proven methods. The discovery of diamonds shortly after the country's independence provided a fortunate economic windfall for the country.

Kids Definition of fortunate. 1 : bringing a good result a fortunate discovery. 2 : having good luck : lucky She was fortunate to have avoided injury.