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Serendipitous vs Propitious - What's the difference?

serendipitous | propitious |

As adjectives the difference between serendipitous and propitious

is that serendipitous is by serendipity; by unexpected good fortune while propitious is favorable; benevolent (eg propitious weather ).

serendipitous

English

Adjective

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

    propitious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Favorable; benevolent (e.g. propitious weather )
  • (archaic) Favorably disposed towards someone.
  • .
  • Characteristic of a good omen: auspicious.

    • Synonyms

    * advantageous, auspicious, favorable, fortunate, promising

    Antonyms

    * unpropitious

    Related terms

    * propitiate * propitiation * propitiously * propitiousness

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