kismet

noun
UK: /ˈkɪzmɛt/
US: /ˈkɪzmət/

  1. Fate or destiny; the seemingly inevitable course of events.

    1. It was kismet that we met at the coffee shop.
    2. Perhaps it was kismet, but their paths crossed again years later, leading to a deep connection.

  2. A predetermined or unavoidable destiny often viewed as positive or fortunate.

    1. They believe their meeting was kismet, meant to be.
    2. She considered their unexpected collaboration as kismet, paving the way for a successful project.

Synonyms

destiny chance fortune lot fate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kismet" in English means: Fate or destiny; the seemingly inevitable course of events., A predetermined or unavoidable destiny often viewed as positive or fortunate..

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

Synonyms for "kismet": destiny, chance, fortune, lot, fate.

Example usage of "kismet": "It was kismet that we met at the coffee shop.". More examples on the page.