Definition

In a way that happens by chance in a happy or beneficial manner.

Example

They found the perfect restaurant serendipitously while wandering through the city.

Conversation

I can't believe we found this amazing café serendipitously while walking around.

I know, right? It's like it was meant to be!

It's funny how things like that happen when you least expect it.

Exactly! Sometimes the best experiences come from happy accidents.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Serendipitously → It is formed from 'serendipity' (coined by Horace Walpole in 1754, derived from the Persian fairy tale 'The Three Princes of Serendip', where the princes made discoveries by accidents and sagacity) and the adverbial suffix '-ously' (meaning in a manner of). The word 'serendipitously' means occurring in a manner that is characterized by fortunate discoveries made by accident.

Memory Tip

Imagine discovering something wonderful by chance, just like the princes in the tale of Serendip. This helps you remember that 'serendipitously' refers to making fortunate discoveries unexpectedly.

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