fortunates

Those who prosper

Fortunates is the plural of fortunate used as a noun, referring to people who are lucky or privileged.

The word typically appears in contrast with those less lucky: The fortunates among us rarely understand what it means to struggle.

It often carries a slightly formal or literary tone, grouping the blessed or advantaged as a class.

lucky

winners

Those who prevail

privileged · prosperous · golden · favored · blessed · serendipitous · windfall · lottery · jackpot · kismet

blessed

favored

Shown special preference

sanctified · divine · holy · sacred · beatified · venerated · revered · cherished · spiritual · providence

Opposites
luck/fortune

fortunatesunfortunates

People suffering misfortune

unlucky · ill-fated · star-crossed · hapless · luckless

socioeconomic privilege

fortunatesunfortunates

People suffering misfortune

have-nots · underprivileged · disadvantaged · the poor · deprived

Phrases
Family

fortunate, unfortunate, fortunately, unfortunately, misfortunate

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G