What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fortuity
Example
Winning the lottery was a fortuitous event for him. [fortuitous: adjective]
Example
The meeting was arranged by pure fortuity. [fortuity: noun]
serendipity
Example
I had the good serendipity to meet my future business partner at a coffee shop. [serendipity: noun]
Example
It was serendipitous that I found the book I needed in the library. [serendipitous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Serendipity is more commonly used than fortuity in everyday language, and it has a more whimsical and charming connotation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between fortuity and serendipity?
Both fortuity and serendipity can be used in formal and informal contexts, but fortuity is more neutral and less expressive than serendipity, which has a more positive and charming connotation.
