Fortuitously — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /fȯr-ˈtü-ə-təs/ for·tu·itous

Meaning & Definition of Fortuitously

Fortuitously (adjective)

  1. occurring by chance
  2. fortunate, lucky
  3. coming or happening by a lucky chance

Fortuitously (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in accidentally, inadvertently

    similar: accidentally, inadvertently, unconsciously, unintentionally, unwittingly, arbitrarily, capriciously, carelessly, casually, indiscriminately, informally, offhand, offhandedly, promiscuously, whimsically, disconnectedly, disjointedly, fitfully, intermittently, spottily, unpredictably, aimlessly, anyhow, anyway, anywise, desultorily, erratically, haphazard, haphazardly, helter-skelter, hit or miss, irregularly, randomly, willy-nilly, higgledy-piggledy, topsy-turvy
    opposite: methodically, systematically, carefully, formally, gingerly, meticulously, orderly, punctiliously, deliberately, intentionally, purposefully, purposely

Related Entry: Fortuitous (adjective)

Fortuitous is a different word from Fortuitously. The synonyms below are for fortuitous, not for fortuitously.

  1. coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly

    "your arrival just before the thunderstorm was fortuitous"

    similar: fluky, fortunate, happy, heaven-sent, lucky, providential
    related: convenient, opportune, seasonable, timely, unexpected, unforeseen, unlooked-for, accidental, chance, coincidental, serendipitous, auspicious, bright, encouraging, fair, heartening, hopeful, promising, propitious, benign, favorable, golden, good, halcyon, advantageous, beneficial, profitable
    opposite: hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, luckless, star-crossed, unfortunate, unhappy, unlucky
    near: inconvenient, inopportune, unseasonable, untimely, anticipated, expected, foreseen, deliberate, intentional, planned, inauspicious, unpromising, calamitous, catastrophic, disastrous

  2. happening by chance

    "firmly believes that the creation of the universe was something other than just the fortuitous coming together of particles of matter"

    similar: accidental, casual, chance, fluky, inadvertent, incidental, unintended, unintentional, unplanned, unpremeditated, unwitting
    related: coincidental, freak, odd, aimless, arbitrary, desultory, haphazard, random, uncertain, unexpected, unforeseeable, unforeseen, coerced, forced, involuntary, unconscious, unprompted
    opposite: calculated, deliberate, intended, intentional, planned, premeditated, premeditative, prepense, set
    near: certain, destined, expected, fixed, foreordained, foreseeable, foreseen, inevitable, predestined, predetermined, predictable, preordained, prescribed, sure, conscious, freewill, knowing, unforced, voluntary, volunteer, willful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fortuitously

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fortuitously:

accidentally, inadvertently, unconsciously, unintentionally, unwittingly, arbitrarily, capriciously, carelessly, casually, indiscriminately, informally, offhand, offhandedly, promiscuously, whimsically, disconnectedly, disjointedly, fitfully, intermittently, spottily, unpredictably, aimlessly, anyhow, anyway, anywise, desultorily, erratically, haphazard, haphazardly, helter-skelter, hit or miss, irregularly, randomly, willy-nilly, higgledy-piggledy, topsy-turvy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fortuitously

Words with the opposite meaning of Fortuitously:

methodically, systematically, carefully, formally, gingerly, meticulously, orderly, punctiliously, deliberately, intentionally, purposefully, purposely

Word Forms of Fortuitously

Derived words: fortuitously (adverb), fortuitousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Fortuitously

Latin fortuitus; akin to Latin fort-, fors chance fortune:1

First known use: 1653

Frequently Asked Questions about Fortuitously

What does "Fortuitously" mean?

"Fortuitously" means occurring by chance. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: occurring by chance.

What is another word for "Fortuitously"?

Other words for "Fortuitously" include accidentally, inadvertently, unconsciously, unintentionally, unwittingly, arbitrarily, capriciously and carelessly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fortuitously" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fortuitously"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fortuitously". Common alternatives include accidentally, inadvertently, unconsciously, unintentionally, unwittingly, arbitrarily, capriciously, carelessly, casually and indiscriminately.

What is the opposite of "Fortuitously"?

Antonyms of "Fortuitously" include methodically, systematically, carefully, formally, gingerly, meticulously, orderly and punctiliously.

Is "Fortuitously" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fortuitously" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Fortuitously"?

"Fortuitously" is pronounced /fȯr-ˈtü-ə-təs/ and divided into syllables as for·tu·itous.

What is the origin of the word "Fortuitously"?

"Fortuitously" comes from Latin fortuitus; akin to Latin fort-, fors chance fortune:1. First known use: 1653.

What is another word for "Fortuitously" meaning "as in accidentally, inadvertently"?

When "Fortuitously" (adverb) means as in accidentally, inadvertently, synonyms include accidentally, inadvertently, unconsciously, unintentionally, unwittingly and arbitrarily. Opposites in this sense include methodically, systematically, carefully and formally.