Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kismet

noun
/ˈkɪz.mɛt/
Definition
Kismet is a noun that refers to fate or destiny, often used to imply that certain events are predetermined.
Examples
  • It seemed like kismet when they bumped into each other after years apart.
  • Her success in the competition felt like kismet, as if it were meant to be.
Meaning
The concept of kismet suggests that certain events are meant to happen and are often beyond a person’s control.
Synonyms
  • fate
  • destiny
  • fortune
  • luck