Fatal and Fortunate

Opposite meaning words

Fatal adjective - Bringing about ruin or misfortune.

Usage example: I made the fatal mistake of sharing my secret with the office's biggest blabbermouth

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Fortunate is an antonym for fatal in deadly topic.

Fortunate adjective - Having unexpected good fortune.

Usage example: a fortunate choice

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Fatal is an antonym for fortunate.

Nearby Words: fortune, fortunately

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