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serendipitousoccurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌserənˈdɪpɪtəs/

Korean meaning: 우연히 일어나거나 발견된, 뜻밖의 행운인

Korean pronunciation: 세런**디**피터스

Example Sentences

  • Finding my soulmate at a random coffee shop was completely serendipitous.
  • In a serendipitous twist, I bumped into my high school crush right after getting dumped.
  • The scientist's serendipitous mistake led to the discovery of penicillin.

serendipitous

ADJECTIVE

//ˌserənˈdɪpɪtəs//

occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way

serendipitous concept
💡 Concept

a young woman reaches for a cookbook on a high shelf but accidentally knocks down a different book. The fallen book opens to reveal old pressed flowers and a handwritten love letter from decades ago. Her eyes light up with wonder as she realizes she's found something truly special by pure accident. The elderly bookstore owner approaches with a knowing smile, recognizing the sentimental value of the unexpected find. Other customers nearby pause their browsing to witness this magical moment of discovery. something wonderful occurring or being discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌserənˈdɪpɪtəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌserənˈdɪpɪtəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootserendip
Suffix--itous

Origin

Coined in 1754 by British writer Horace Walpole from 'The Three Princes of Serendip,' a Persian fairy tale where the princes had the gift of making fortunate discoveries by accident.

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🎵Rhyme

fortuitousgratuitous
fortuitous
gratuitous

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📝Examples

Finding my soulmate at a random coffee shop was completely serendipitous.

😄 Fun example

In a serendipitous twist, I bumped into my high school crush right after getting dumped.

The scientist's serendipitous mistake led to the discovery of penicillin.

😄 Fun example

It was serendipitous that I forgot my umbrella because I met my future business partner while hiding from the rain.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

fortuitousfortunateluckychanceaccidental

Antonyms

plannedintentionaldeliberate

Related

serendipitycoincidencefatedestinyprovidence