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

Examples of serendipitous in a Sentence

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The timing of the trend is serendipitous for Suno, which is in a legal battle with two of the three major record companies over how their model was trained, and who face distrust from swathes of the music industry. Nathan Brackett, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026 Catch a performance at The Hook (a raunchy, serendipitous acrobatics show), grab cocktails at the revamped, retro Angeloni’s Club Madrid, or opt for a classic lunch at Knife & Fork Inn or Dock’s Oyster House. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026 That serendipitous moment sparked a deep bond; Albom went on to take every course Schwartz offered, and spent significant time with him outside the classroom. Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 In an interview with WWD, Franchini recalled the serendipitous moments that led to the tie-up. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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