fortunately

/fˈɔːt‍ʃənətli/

/ˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/, /ˈfɔɹtʃunətɫi/

fortunately

to express that something good happened or something bad did not happen because of good luck

Examples

1. Fortunately it's not doom and gloom for all businesses, in spite of the economic situation.

2. I was nervous when I had to tell him that he was wrong, but fortunately he took it in good part and we stayed friends.

3. Fortunately Manfred arrived just in time and talked some sense into her.

4. You marching here alone only proves that you're having death wish, but fortunately it is something that I can help you with.