Destiny

Quick meaning: Destiny is a noun meaning That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will.

Meaning

That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will.

More Meanings

1. That which is inevitable in the fullness of time.
2. One's eventual fate (not necessarily inevitable or predestined).
3. The fixed order of things; invincible necessity; an irresistible power or agency conceived of as determining the future, whether in general or of an individual.

Example Sentences

Death is the destiny of all mortal men.

There were two kinds of beardom opposed here, two futures, two destinies.

Dara doesn't believe in using dating apps - she insists that destiny will find her other half.

Ain't no use to fight it / Don't tamper with my destiny / Any way you slice it / I'm in the hands of fate, you see

Word Forms

• destinies

Synonyms for destiny

Depending on context, synonyms include fate, lot, orlay, chance, destin, doom.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fate, fortune, luck, portion, lot, circumstances.

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