serendipitous
[ser-uh n-dip-i-tuh s]
- come upon or found by accident; fortuitous: serendipitous scientific discoveries.
- of, relating to, or suggesting serendipity.
- good; beneficial; favorable: serendipitous weather for our vacation.
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Origin of serendipitous
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Serendipitously, a stranger approached Guy and asked him if he knew how to play the guitar strapped across his back.
Then, serendipitously, a note from one of Edwards' richest donors arrived offering help.
Word Origin and History for serendipitously
serendipitous
1914; see serendipity + -ous. Related: Serendipitously.
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