providential

American  

[prov-i-den-shuhl] / ˌprɒv ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resulting from divine providence.

   providential care.

2. opportune, fortunate, or lucky.

   a providential event.

   Synonyms:

   happy

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providential British  

/ ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. relating to, characteristic of, or presumed to proceed from or as if from divine providence

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Other Word Forms

• nonprovidential adjective
• nonprovidentially adverb
• providentially adverb
• unprovidential adjective
• unprovidentially adverb

Etymology

Origin of providential

1640–50; < Latin prōvidenti ( a ) providence + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Nearly 60 years after Babilonia and Gardner skated together for the first time, the decision to pair them seems inspired, even providential.

From Los Angeles Times

Efraín, meanwhile, welcomes her as a sort of providential poet of the underclass, and wants her to read at the opening of a poetry festival.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Dreisbach notes the powerful importance of the Exodus story of providential liberation and deliverance as the model for Americans’ rebellion against Britain’s pharaonic royalty.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Over the last few days, many people have said it was a providential moment.”

From BBC

"Many people say it was a providential moment. It probably was."

From BBC