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Word of the Day: Serendipity
What does serendipity mean?
- noun — the ability to find valuable or agreeable things not sought for; also, luck that takes the form of such finding
Serendipity in a sentence
They found each other by pure serendipity.
Synonyms of serendipity
Antonyms of serendipity
Origin of serendipity
Serendip, variant of Sarandīb, Persian and Arabic name for Sri Lanka + -ity; from its possession by the heroes of the Persian fairy tale The Three Princes of Serendip
First known use: 1754
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What is the SophDict Word of the Day for November 2, 2026?
The Word of the Day for November 2, 2026 is "serendipity", which means the ability to find valuable or agreeable things not sought for; also, luck that takes the form of such finding.
What does "serendipity" mean?
Serendipity (noun) means the ability to find valuable or agreeable things not sought for; also, luck that takes the form of such finding. Similar words: blessing, boon, fluke, godsend, hit.
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