Luckly vs. Luckily: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 30, 2023
"Luckly" is incorrect. The correct spelling is "Luckily," meaning "in a fortunate manner."
Which is correct: Luckly or Luckily
How to spell Luckily?
Luckly is Incorrect
Luckily is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "luckily" has the word "luck" in it, followed by "-ily," just like "happily" or "easily."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 29, 2023
Visualize "luck" with a smile, showing it's lucky, then add "-ily."
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Sep 29, 2023
Recall common adverbs ending in "-ily," like "easily" or "quickly."
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Sep 29, 2023
Think: “I'm lucky I remembered the ‘i’ in luckily!”
Aimie Carlson
Sep 29, 2023
Associate "luck" with a four-leaf clover; four leaves, two 'l's.
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Sep 29, 2023
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Luckly and Luckily Definitions
Luckily
Luckily: By chance or in a favorable way.
Luckily, the rain stopped just before the outdoor concert began.
Harlon Moss
Sep 09, 2023
Luckily
Luckily: In a fortunate manner or by good fortune.
Luckily, I found my lost keys in the sofa.
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Sep 09, 2023
Luckily
Luckily: Indicating relief or thankfulness for a positive outcome.
Luckily, she had a backup of her work.
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Sep 09, 2023
Luckily
Luckily: By a lucky chance or stroke of luck.
Luckily for us, the tickets were still available.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 09, 2023
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Luckily
Luckily: Expressing a favorable result in an unexpected situation.
He missed the bus, but luckily there was another one in five minutes.
Janet White
Sep 09, 2023
Luckily
In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.
They luckily escaped injury.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
Luckily
In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately; - used in a good sense; as, they luckily escaped injury.
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Sep 08, 2023
FAQs
What is the verb form of Luckily?
"Luckily" is derived from the noun "luck." The verb would be "luck out," but it's colloquial.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 29, 2023
What is the singular form of Luckily?
"Luckily" doesn't have singular or plural forms, as it's an adverb.
Sara Rehman
Sep 29, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Luckily?
"But" as in "He missed the bus, but luckily there was another."
Harlon Moss
Sep 29, 2023
Why is it called Luckily?
It's called "luckily" because it describes an action that occurred by luck or good fortune.
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Sep 29, 2023
Which article is used with Luckily?
No specific article is associated; any article can be used depending on the context.
Janet White
Sep 29, 2023
Is Luckily a vowel or consonant?
The term "Luckily" contains both vowels and consonants.
Sara Rehman
Sep 29, 2023
Which determiner is used with Luckily?
"This" as in "this luckily chosen card."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 29, 2023
How is Luckily used in a sentence?
Luckily, we arrived just in time for the movie.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 29, 2023
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