providential

[prov-i-den-shuhl] Example Sentences

prov·i·den·tial

[prov-i-den-shuhl]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or resulting from divine providence: providential care.
2.
opportune, fortunate, or lucky: a providential event.

Origin:
1640–50; < Latin prōvidenti(a) providence + -al1

prov·i·den·tial·ly, adverb
non·prov·i·den·tial, adjective
non·prov·i·den·tial·ly, adverb
un·prov·i·den·tial, adjective
un·prov·i·den·tial·ly, adverb

providential, provincial.


2. happy.

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Providential is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
Example Sentences
  • Its setting between harbor and sky feels providential.
  • At one time showed her safety to a providential change in the wind.
  • By providential chance he learns who was in the fatal car.
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providential (ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl)
 
adj
relating to, characteristic of, or presumed to proceed from or as if from divine providence
 
provi'dentially
 
adv

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