unlucky

/ʌnˈlʌki/adj
Elementary
1

Unfortunate, marked by misfortune.

2

Inauspicious.

3

Having ill luck.

4

Bringing ill luck.

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lucky

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

luckymuckyyuckybuckyruckibrucieluckeyluckiepluckystucki

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

udeudoudyufoughuhhuhlulaulfulm

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bubbucbudbugbumbunbusbutcubcum

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

elkbelkcalecollkerlklockloskluslakelyke

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