good fortune

/gʊd ˌfɔrtʃən/
/gʊd ˈfɔtʃun/
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Other forms: good fortunes

Definitions of good fortune
  1. noun
    an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes
    synonyms: good luck, luckiness
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    antonyms:
    misfortune
    an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
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    prosperity, successfulness
    the condition of prospering; having good fortune
    blessing, boon
    a desirable state
    eudaemonia, eudaimonia, upbeat, weal, welfare, well-being, wellbeing
    a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
    mercy
    something for which to be thankful
    strength
    the condition of financial success
    success
    a state of prosperity or fame
    type of:
    circumstances, destiny, fate, fortune, lot, luck, portion
    your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
  2. noun
    a stroke of luck
    synonyms: fluke, good luck
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    types:
    serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
    type of:
    fortune, luck
    an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome
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