Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

destiny

Noun
/ˈdɛstəni/
Definition
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
Examples
  • She believes it was her destiny to become an artist.
  • His destiny changed after he moved to a new city.
  • They were two souls brought together by destiny.
Meaning
Destiny refers to the idea that there is a predetermined course of events that is beyond a person’s control.
Synonyms
  • Fate
  • Fortune
  • Predestination
  • Lot