Serendipitous: meaning, definitions and examples
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serendipitous
[ ˌserənˈdɪpɪtəs ]
in discovery
occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way
Synonyms
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| serendipitous |
This word is used in formal or literary contexts to describe a happy and unexpected discovery or event, often by chance. It conveys a sense of pleasant surprise.
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| fortunate |
This word is best used when something good happens as a result of a favorable situation. It has a positive connotation and is often used in formal contexts.
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| lucky |
Use this word in casual or informal situations when something good happens due to chance. It has a positive but more casual connotation compared to 'fortunate'.
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| unexpected |
This word is used to describe something that happens without prior anticipation. It is neutral in tone and can be used in both positive and negative situations.
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Examples of usage
- The serendipitous encounter led to a successful collaboration.
- She made a serendipitous discovery while browsing through old books.
Translations
Translations of the word "serendipitous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 serendipitoso
🇮🇳 सौभाग्यशाली
🇩🇪 glücklich
🇮🇩 kebetulan
🇺🇦 щасливий
🇵🇱 szczęśliwy
🇯🇵 偶然の
🇫🇷 fortuit
🇪🇸 afortunado
🇹🇷 tesadüfi
🇰🇷 우연한
🇸🇦 مصادف
🇨🇿 šťastný
🇸🇰 šťastný
🇨🇳 偶然的
🇸🇮 naključen
🇮🇸 heppinn
🇰🇿 сәтті
🇬🇪 იღბლიანი
🇦🇿 uğurlu
🇲🇽 afortunado
Etymology
The word 'serendipitous' originates from the concept of serendipity, which was coined by Horace Walpole in the 18th century. He derived it from the Persian fairy tale 'The Three Princes of Serendip', where the protagonists made accidental discoveries. Over time, 'serendipitous' has come to represent the idea of fortunate discoveries made by chance.