destiny

noun
UK: /ˈdestɪni/
US: /ˈdestɪni/

  1. The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.

    1. It was my destiny to meet you there that day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many believe that our lives are predetermined by destiny, shaping our path. [ ] [ ]

  2. The power that controls what happens in the future.

    1. I felt like destiny brought us together after many years. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some people believe they can control their destiny, rather than being controlled by it. [ ] [ ]

  3. The pre-ordained or inevitable course of events.

    1. We are masters of our own destiny and can make free choices. [ ] [ ]
    2. Facing numerous challenges, she resolved to shape her own destiny regardless of circumstances. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

doom fate fortune kismet lot portion predestination

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "destiny" in English means: The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future., The power that controls what happens in the future., The pre-ordained or inevitable course of events..

The phonetic transcription of "destiny" is /ˈdestɪni/ in British English and /ˈdestɪni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "destiny": doom, fate, fortune, kismet, lot, portion, predestination.

Example usage of "destiny": "It was my destiny to meet you there that day.". More examples on the page.