Happy coincidences

Laura V. (United Kingdom)
All the words I can think of to use when a happy coincidence occurs.
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  1. chance
    an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon
  2. destiny
    the ultimate agency predetermining the course of events
  3. exceptional
    surpassing what is common or usual or expected
  4. fate
    the ultimate agency predetermining the course of events
  5. fateful
    predetermined
  6. favourable
    encouraging or approving or pleasing
  7. felicitous
    exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
  8. fortuitous
    lucky; occurring by happy chance
  9. fortunate
    having unexpected good luck
  10. heaven-sent
    peculiarly fortunate or appropriate
  11. lucky
    having or bringing good fortune
  12. miraculous
    peculiarly fortunate, as if by divine intervention
  13. prodigious
    great in size, force, extent, or degree
  14. providential
    peculiarly fortunate or appropriate
  15. serendipitous
    lucky in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  16. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  17. stupendous
    so great in size, force, or extent as to elicit awe
  18. surprise
    come upon or take unawares
Created on Thu Aug 20 12:26:18 EDT 2009 (updated Thu Aug 20 12:37:57 EDT 2009)

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