fortunately

adverb
UK /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/
US /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Fortunately means something good happened by luck.

Fortunately, I found my lost keys under the sofa.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In a way that shows good luck or a happy result.

Fortunately, the rain stopped before the picnic began.

3. Used to say that a bad thing did not happen.

Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the accident.

4. Used to introduce good news or a happy fact.

Fortunately, the store was still open when we arrived.