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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Those inside the club now cite the serendipitous nature of events which unfolded. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 So there is no closed method or a set of steps to be serendipitous in business. — Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The timing was serendipitous for Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026 There is a serendipitous element to your intimate relationships that manifests during the portal. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 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 29 Aug. 2026.

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