Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
serendipitously
adverb
/ˌser.ən.ˈdɪp.ɪ.təs.li/
Definition
In a manner that is characterized by making fortunate discoveries by accident.
Examples
- She serendipitously found a $20 bill on the sidewalk while walking her dog.
- He serendipitously met his old friend at the airport after years apart.
- The scientist made a serendipitous discovery that advanced her research significantly.
Meaning
The term refers to the occurrence of unexpected and beneficial events that happen by chance.
Synonyms
- Fortuitously
- Accidentally
- Haphazardly
- By chance
