serendipitous

adjective

ser·​en·​dip·​i·​tous ˌser-ən-ˈdi-pə-təs How to pronounce serendipitous (audio)
Synonyms of serendipitous
: obtained or characterized by serendipity
serendipitous discoveries
serendipitously adverb

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There is a serendipitous element to your intimate relationships that manifests during the portal. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Finding his Swedish actors was serendipitous and as extraordinary as his story. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 30 July 2026 Spain’s World Cup victory sixteen years ago may have been one serendipitous factor in putting the country and its products on the map. — Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 In our post-post digital age, the serendipitous nature of organically curating physical objects is, in a sense, the point of the entire operation. — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for serendipitous

Word History

Etymology

serendipity + -ous

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of serendipitous was in 1910

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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serendipitous. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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