kismet
What does "kismet" mean?
Kismet refers to the concept of destiny or fate, specifically the idea that certain events are preordained and inevitable. It carries a sense of mystical or cosmic alignment, suggesting that things have happened exactly as they were meant to. The word is often used in a slightly romantic or philosophical sense to describe coincidences that feel too perfect to be random. While it shares meaning with "fate," kismet often implies a more positive or fated outcome, and it is almost exclusively used in literary or evocative contexts rather than everyday technical speech.
"kismet" in conversation
Meeting an old friend
I haven't seen you in five years, and we run into each other at the same airport!
I haven't seen you in five years, and we run into each other at the same airport!
I know, it must be kismet.
I know, it must be kismet.
Used to describe a surprising, pleasant coincidence.
Discussing a career path
I only applied to this job because of a typo in the link.
I only applied to this job because of a typo in the link.
Maybe it was kismet that led you here.
Maybe it was kismet that led you here.
Suggests that a mistake was actually a fated turn of events.
"kismet" in a sentence
They believed it was kismet that brought them together that rainy night.
They believed it was kismet that brought them together that rainy night.
Some people feel that their entire life path is governed by kismet.
Some people feel that their entire life path is governed by kismet.
Despite the chaotic circumstances of their meeting, they viewed their subsequent marriage as an act of pure kismet.
Despite the chaotic circumstances of their meeting, they viewed their subsequent marriage as an act of pure kismet.
