serendipitously
Americanadverb
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by chance or accident.
After weeks of looking for a wedding dress, I serendipitously ran into an old friend who owns a formalwear store.
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it is fortunate that; luckily.
Serendipitously we arrived in town when there was a lull in traffic.
Etymology
Origin of serendipitously
Example Sentences
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“So serendipitously I mentioned ‘If you ever have an opening, I’d love to go through the recruiting process and see what happens.’
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
Late-life startups often begin serendipitously, bringing together people who have, through experience, reached similar conclusions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 4, 2025
"When we are at a cafe, if I suddenly say it's time to go now, the kids know we immediately leave quietly, because I've spotted someone serendipitously recording us."
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025
Outbursts of such short duration can only be captured serendipitously when an observatory is already pointing in the right direction.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024
During the summer of 1955 Bobby serendipitously happened upon a gathering place for chess aficionados and, in so doing, raised his game to a whole new level.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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