providential

adjective
/ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Meaning

occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention

Example Sentences

Their timely rescue was considered providential.

Example Expressions

By providential chance

Synonyms

fortunate, timely, opportune, auspicious, lucky

Antonyms

unlucky, unfortunate, ill-timed

Collocations

providential escape, providential timing, providential intervention, providential arrival

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