Kismet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɪz.mɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kismet is a noun meaning Fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.
Meaning
Fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.
Example Sentences
Sexualised Catholicism, at the dawn of MTV, was Madonna’s first stroke of kismet.
But these things are kismet, and we only find out all about them just when any knowledge is too late.
"Golly!" he cried. "I'm awfully sorry, Bo'sun, but you're It. You're luck's clean out to-day. What rotten Kismet you do have. The Lot fell on you all right, smack in the middle of your chest."
But at this point fickle Kismet, who for a day had played with him bitterly and sardonically, decided to reward him in full for the amusement he had afforded her. Kismet turned the tawny eyes of the snake-charmer to the camel. Kismet led her to lean toward the man beside her and say, "Who's that? That camel?"
Word Forms
- kismets
- kismat
Synonyms for kismet
Depending on context, synonyms include destiny, fate, fortune, lot, chance, destin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kismat, fate, fortune, luck, serendipity, fortuity.
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