serendipitous

adj — 2 senses

serendipitous

adj

/ˌsɛ.ɹɛnˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/ · /ˌsɛ.ɹənˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/

Etymology From serendipity + -ous.

1

by serendipity; by unexpected good fortune

2

good, beneficial, favorable

  • The weather was serendipitous for our vacation.
Derived terms
serendipitously, serendipitousness, unserendipitous

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