What is the comparative form of “fortunate”?
The comparative form of “fortunate” is “more fortunate”.Example
She is more fortunate than her siblings because she inherited a large sum of money.
Example
Winning the lottery would make you more fortunate than most people.
What is the superlative form of “fortunate”?
The superlative form of “fortunate” is “most fortunate”.Example
Among all the applicants, she was the most fortunate to get the job.
Example
Being born into a wealthy family is the most fortunate circumstance.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "fortunate" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more fortunate" and "most fortunate" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of luck or favorable circumstances.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Fortunate" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more fortunate”
Used to describe someone who has more good luck or favorable circumstances.
Example
He is luckier than his friends because he always finds great deals.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most fortunate”
Used to describe someone who has the most good luck or favorable circumstances.
Example
He is the luckiest person I know because everything always goes his way.
Using than with comparative “more fortunate”
When using the comparative form "more fortunate" to compare two people or situations, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more fortunate than her siblings because she inherited a large sum of money." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of fortune in "her" is higher than the level of fortune in "her siblings."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more fortunate” and “most fortunate” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Wealth
He is more fortunate than his friends because he always finds great deals.
He is more fortunate than his friends because he always finds great deals.
- 2Opportunities
She is the most fortunate among us because she has a loving family, a successful career, and good health.
She is the most fortunate among us because she has a loving family, a successful career, and good health.
- 3Achievements
Among all the applicants, she was the most fortunate to get the job.
Among all the applicants, she was the most fortunate to get the job.
- 4Life Circumstances
Being born into a wealthy family is the most fortunate circumstance.
Being born into a wealthy family is the most fortunate circumstance.
Related idioms and phrases
Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
To be born into a wealthy or privileged family.
Example
He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, so he never had to worry about money.
Strike it lucky
To suddenly and unexpectedly have good luck or success.
Example
She struck it lucky when she won the lottery.
