lucky

 
Pronunciation: /ˈlʌki/

adjective (luckier, luckiest)

  • having, bringing, or resulting from good luck: you had a very lucky escape three’s my lucky number

Phrases

you (or he etc.) will be lucky (or should be so lucky)

used to imply in an ironic or resigned way that someone’s wishes or expectations are unlikely to be fulfilled: ‘A shirt would be nice.’ ‘You’ll be lucky.’

lucky devil (or lucky you, her, etc.)

used to express envy at someone else’s good fortune: ‘I shan’t bother working tonight.’ ‘Lucky you.’

Derivatives

luckiness

noun