Synonyms for Luck
Definition of luck
noun
- your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion"
- an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance"
- an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome; "it was my good luck to be there"; "they say luck is a lady"; "it was as if fortune guided his hand"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "luck"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like chance, circumstances, destiny can replace "luck" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Luck" in song lyrics
See how luck is used in real songs:
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"Don't press your luck"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"Slick when I was stuck, dead broke, out of luck"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q — Freestyle -
"Hammer's back on my Magnum cause I'm pressin my luck"
415 f/ Brotha Broski, Icee B — Ruthless is Reality