Destinies — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈde-stə-nē/ des·ti·ny

Meaning & Definition of Destinies

Destinies (noun)

  1. something to which a person or thing is destined, fortune
  2. a predetermined course of events often held to be an irresistible power or agency
  3. a future event accepted as inevitable; broadly, an ostensibly benevolent or necessary policy of imperialistic expansion

Destinies (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand

    "I just knew that it wasn't my destiny to end up in a dead-end job"

    similar: circumstances, dooms, fates, fortunes, kismets, lots, portions
    related: accidents, casualties (archaic), chances, happenchances, happenstances, haps, hazards, luck, predestinations, aftereffects, aftermaths, conclusions, consequences, developments, effects, fruits, issues, outcomes, outgrowths, resultants, results, sequels, sequences, upshots

Related Entry: Destiny (noun)

Destiny is a different word from Destinies. The synonyms below are for destiny, not for destinies.

  1. a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand

    "I just knew that it wasn't my destiny to end up in a dead-end job"

    similar: circumstance, doom, fate, fortune, kismet, lot, portion
    related: accident, casualty (archaic), chance, hap, happenchance, happenstance, hazard, luck, predestination, aftereffect, aftermath, conclusion, consequence, development, effect, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Destinies

The most common words with a similar meaning to Destinies:

circumstances, dooms, fates, fortunes, kismets, lots, portions

Related Words for Destinies

accidents, casualties, chances, happenchances, happenstances, haps, hazards, luck, predestinations, aftereffects, aftermaths, conclusions, consequences, developments, effects, fruits, issues, outcomes, outgrowths, resultants, results, sequels, sequences, upshots

Origin & Etymology of Destinies

Middle English destinee, from Anglo-French, from feminine of destiné, past participle of destiner see destine

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Destinies

What does "Destinies" mean?

"Destinies" means something to which a person or thing is destined, fortune. As a noun, it is defined as: something to which a person or thing is destined, fortune.

What is another word for "Destinies"?

Other words for "Destinies" include circumstances, dooms, fates, fortunes, kismets, lots and portions. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Destinies" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Destinies"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Destinies". Common alternatives include circumstances, dooms, fates, fortunes, kismets, lots and portions.

How do you use "Destinies" in a sentence?

Examples of "Destinies" in a sentence: "I just knew that it wasn't my destiny to end up in a dead-end job".

Is "Destinies" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Destinies" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Destinies"?

"Destinies" is pronounced /ˈde-stə-nē/ and divided into syllables as des·ti·ny.

What is the origin of the word "Destinies"?

"Destinies" comes from Middle English destinee, from Anglo-French, from feminine of destiné, past participle of destiner see destine. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Destinies" meaning "a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand"?

When "Destinies" (noun) means a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand, synonyms include circumstances, dooms, fates, fortunes, kismets and lots.