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

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Here then is a serendipitous tale worthy of a day at the races or a night at the opera. — Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 Sometimes, those little flaws become serendipitous, as was the case for the two designers below. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026 The exception is the second-story primary suite, a serendipitous loophole afforded by a rise in the dune. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 To them, the team selecting Tampa as its World Cup preparation site feels serendipitous. — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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