English adjective: fortuitous | |||
| 1. | fortuitous having no cause or apparent cause | ||
| Samples | A causeless miracle. Fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune. We cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times. | ||
| Synonyms | causeless, uncaused | ||
| Similar | unintended | ||
| Antonyms | intended | ||
| 2. | fortuitous occurring by happy chance | ||
| Samples | Profits were enhanced by a fortuitous drop in the cost of raw materials. | ||
| Similar | fortunate | ||
| Antonyms | unfortunate | ||