serendipitous

adjective
UK: /ˌserənˈdɪpɪtəs/
US: /ˌserənˈdɪpɪtəs/

  1. Happening or found by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

    1. It was a serendipitous meeting that led to a great partnership.
    2. Discovering this hidden gem was a truly serendipitous and delightful experience.

  2. Obtained or characterized by good fortune unexpectedly.

    1. The discovery of penicillin was a serendipitous event.
    2. Our research uncovered serendipitous data that confirmed our initial hypothesis.

Synonyms

chance fortunate lucky unforeseen unplanned providential

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "serendipitous" in English means: Happening or found by chance in a happy or beneficial way., Obtained or characterized by good fortune unexpectedly..

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

Synonyms for "serendipitous": chance, fortunate, lucky, unforeseen, unplanned, providential.

Example usage of "serendipitous": "It was a serendipitous meeting that led to a great partnership.". More examples on the page.