English Explanatory Dictionary

serendipitous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. by serendipity; by unexpected good fortune
  2. good, beneficial, favorable

Pronunciation

/ˌsɛ.ɹɛnˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/ /ˌsɛ.ɹənˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-serendipitous.wav

Word forms

serendipitous more serendipitous most serendipitous

Etymology

From serendipity + -ous.

Synonyms

causeless unintentional accidental accidentary adventitious by accident by the by casual chanceable fortuitous incidental lippening occasional random serendipitous unforeseen unintended unplanned charmed fortunate freak happy lucky providential sonsy

Derived words

serendipitously serendipitousness unserendipitous
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