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adjective heav·en-sent \ ˈhe-vən-ˌsent \

Definition of heaven-sent

:providential

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First Known Use of heaven-sent

1612

heaven-sent Synonyms

Synonyms

fluky (also flukey), fortuitous, happy, heaven-sent, lucky, providential

Antonyms

hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, luckless, star-crossed, unfortunate, unhappy, unlucky

Related Words

convenient, opportune, seasonable, timely; unexpected, unforeseen, unlooked-for; accidental, chance, coincidental, serendipitous; auspicious, bright, encouraging, fair, heartening, hopeful, promising, propitious; benign, favorable, golden, good, halcyon; advantageous, beneficial, profitable

Near Antonyms

inconvenient, inopportune, unseasonable, untimely; anticipated, expected, foreseen; deliberate, intentional, planned; inauspicious, unpromising; calamitous, catastrophic, disastrous

HEAVEN-SENT Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of heaven-sent for English Language Learners

: very lucky or helpful

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