serendipitous

adjective

ser·​en·​dip·​i·​tous ˌser-ən-ˈdi-pə-təs 

: obtained or characterized by serendipity

serendipitous discoveries

serendipitously adverb

Examples of serendipitous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Indeed, Banderas placed great emphasis on mentors while in Turin to accept a lifetime achievement award — even describing his own career as the product of serendipitous encounters. —Ben Croll, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025

Its serendipitous pass through our corner of the cosmos offers us a rare peek into what conditions might be like outside the solar system. —Brett Tingley, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025

Adam Mac and his husband Lee Pfund’s love story began with a serendipitous encounter at Nashville club Play during CMA Fest in Nashville in 2017. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025

The juxtaposition of the two composers — one Baroque, one from the 20th century — allowed for serendipitous dialogue between the contrasting styles. —Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

serendipity + -ous

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for serendipitous

• precipitous