Definitions of good luck
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an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes
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synonyms:
good fortune, luckiness
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Antonyms:
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bad luck, ill luck, misfortune, tough luck
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
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prosperity, successfulness
the condition of prospering; having good fortune
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blessing, boon
a desirable state
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eudaemonia, eudaimonia, upbeat, weal, welfare, well-being, wellbeing
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
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mercy
something for which to be thankful
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strength
the condition of financial success
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success
a state of prosperity or fame
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bad luck, ill luck, misfortune, tough luck
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a stroke of luck
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synonyms:
fluke, good fortune
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serendipity
good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
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serendipity
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an unexpected piece of good luck
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synonyms:
break, happy chance
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accident, chance event, fortuity, stroke
anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
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accident, chance event, fortuity, stroke
Pronunciation
US
/gʊd lək/
UK
/gʊd lək/
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