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Serendipitous vs Kismet - What's the difference?

serendipitous | kismet |

As an adjective serendipitous

is by serendipity; by unexpected good fortune.

As a noun kismet is

fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.

As a proper noun Kismet is

a city in Kansas.

serendipitous

English

Adjective

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

    kismet

    English

    Alternative forms

    * kismat

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.

    • Synonyms

    * (fate) destiny, fate, fortune, lot

    Alternative forms

    *

    Noun

  • (l)
  • fate

    • Declension

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    Synonyms

    * (l) * (l) * (l)