Definition of "fortunately" [for•tu•nate•ly]

• In a fortunate manner. (adverb)
• It is (or was, etc) fortunate that. (adverb)

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• "I think negotiators have to be prepared for those, you know, those polarized feelings of joy and happiness when you succeed, which fortunately is most of the time."
• "Her choice of words in which to express herself should tell you plenty, which fortunately is now captured on the internet with her full name and town."
• "But the world, fortunately, is more chaotic than that — though this does mean we have to endure a great deal of inconsistency."