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Serendipitous vs Auspicious - What's the difference?

serendipitous | auspicious |

As adjectives the difference between serendipitous and auspicious

is that serendipitous is by serendipity; by unexpected good fortune while auspicious is of good omen; indicating future success.

serendipitous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • By serendipity; by unexpected good fortune.
  • Good, beneficial, favorable, etc..
    • The weather was serendipitous for our vacation.

    auspicious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of good omen; indicating future success.
  • Conducive to success.
    • This is an auspicious day.
  • Marked by success; prosperous.

    • Synonyms

    * (conducive to success) favourable, favorable, promising, propitious, fortunate, lucky * (marked by success) lucky, fortunate

    Antonyms

    * inauspicious

    Derived terms

    * auspiciously * auspiciousness