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serendipitous

1 of 1adjective
/ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/
Forms:more serendipitous,most serendipitous
1

unexpectedly fortunate or successful

C2
  • Their serendipitous encounter in the bookstore led to a deep and lasting friendship.
  • The research team made a serendipitous discovery while investigating one phenomenon, stumbling upon a solution to an unrelated problem.
  • A serendipitous turn of events brought the aspiring musician to a chance meeting with a renowned producer who launched their career.
  • The serendipitous timing of the job opening coincided perfectly with her decision to relocate to a new city.
  • The writer experienced a serendipitous moment when a chance conversation with a stranger sparked the idea for their next novel.