fortuity

/fɔrtjuːɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or fact of being fortunate or the occurrence of fortunate events; good luck.

“The couple’s fortuity in finding a beautiful beachside house on a tight budget was a real surprise.”

2. noun

The quality or fact of being dependent on chance or luck; the element of chance in an event or situation.

“The outcome of the game was largely a matter of fortuity, as any of the players could have won with a single lucky roll.”

Synonyms

  • chance
  • luck

Antonyms

  • bad luck
  • misfortune