What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
blessingly
Example
The rain stopped just in time for the outdoor wedding ceremony. How blessingly fortunate! [blessingly: adverb]
Example
They found their lost dog safe and sound. It was such a blessingly unexpected reunion. [blessingly: adjective]
fortunately
Example
Fortunately, I had my umbrella with me when it started raining. [fortunately: adverb]
Example
They were able to catch the last train just in time. How fortunately lucky! [fortunately: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fortunately is more commonly used than blessingly in everyday language. Fortunately is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while blessingly is less common and tends to be used in more poetic or literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between blessingly and fortunately?
While blessingly is associated with a more poetic or literary tone, fortunately is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
