Providential
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɒvɪˈdɛnʃl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Providential is an adjective meaning Pertaining to divine providence.
Meaning
Pertaining to divine providence.
More Meanings
- Fortunate, as if occurring through the intervention of Providence.
Example Sentences
The same belief underlay the providential view of history, in which the rise and fall of nations appeared as the expression of God's unsearchable purposes.
“Why, Jane,” he cried, “what do you mean? What has our providential rescue to do with altering your feelings toward me? You are but unstrung—tomorrow you will be yourself again.”
Synonyms for providential
Depending on context, synonyms include heaven-sent, lucky, serendipitous, miraculous, divine, heavenly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heaven-sent, divine, miraculous, heavenly, angel, providentialist.
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