providential

adjective
UK: /ˌprɒvɪˈdenʃəl/
US: /ˌprɑːvɪˈdenʃəl/

  1. Happening by good luck, especially when it seems to be caused by a divine power.

    1. It was providential that he arrived just in time.
    2. The unexpected arrival of the supplies was a providential intervention, averting a potential crisis for the isolated community.

  2. Relating to or believing in providence (the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power).

    1. The discovery felt providential, like fate.
    2. She saw her recovery as a providential sign, a testament to her unwavering faith and a divine blessing.

Synonyms

fortunate lucky opportune auspicious fateful serendipitous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "providential" in English means: Happening by good luck, especially when it seems to be caused by a divine power., Relating to or believing in providence (the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power)..

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

Synonyms for "providential": fortunate, lucky, opportune, auspicious, fateful, serendipitous.

Example usage of "providential": "It was providential that he arrived just in time.". More examples on the page.