Destiny — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈde-stə-nē/ des·ti·ny

Meaning & Definition of Destiny

Destiny (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

Destiny (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: 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 Destiny

The most common words with a similar meaning to Destiny:

circumstance, doom, fate, fortune, kismet, lot, portion

Related Words for Destiny

accident, casualty, chance, hap, happenchance, happenstance, hazard, luck, predestination, aftereffect, aftermath, conclusion, consequence, development, effect, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot

Word Forms of Destiny

Inflections: destinies

Origin & Etymology of Destiny

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

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Destiny

manifest destiny

Frequently Asked Questions about Destiny

What does "Destiny" mean?

"Destiny" 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 "Destiny"?

Other words for "Destiny" include circumstance, doom, fate, fortune, kismet, lot and portion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Destiny" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Destiny"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Destiny". Common alternatives include circumstance, doom, fate, fortune, kismet, lot and portion.

How do you use "Destiny" in a sentence?

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

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

"Destiny" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Destiny"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Destiny"?

"Destiny" 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 "Destiny" meaning "a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand"?

When "Destiny" (noun) means a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand, synonyms include circumstance, doom, fate, fortune, kismet and lot.