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providential
adjective prov·i·den·tial \ˌprä-və-ˈden(t)-shəl\
: happening at a good time because of luck
Full Definition of PROVIDENTIAL
1
: of, relating to, or determined by Providence
2
archaic : marked by foresight : prudent
3
: occurring by or as if by an intervention of Providence <a providential escape>
— prov·i·den·tial·ly \-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PROVIDENTIAL
1648
Related to PROVIDENTIAL
- Synonyms
- fluky (also flukey), fortuitous, happy, heaven-sent, lucky, fortunate
- Antonyms
- hapless, ill-fated, ill-starred, luckless, star-crossed, unfortunate, unhappy, unlucky
Synonym Discussion of PROVIDENTIAL
lucky, fortunate, happy, providential mean meeting with unforeseen success. lucky stresses the agency of chance in bringing about a favorable result <won because of a lucky bounce>. fortunate suggests being rewarded beyond one's deserts <fortunate in my investments>. happy combines the implications of lucky and fortunate with stress on being blessed <a series of happy accidents>. providential more definitely implies the help or intervention of a higher power <a providential change in the weather>.
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