Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heaven-sent

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.48 in modern English

Syllables
heav-en-sent
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Fortunate, appropriate, opportune or providential, as (or as if) ordained by God; godsent.

Example Sentences

Phrases

Divine Providence God's gift

Frequently Paired Words

heavenly Divine Providence God's gift

Synonyms

providential miraculous

Questions

What does heaven-sent mean?
Fortunate, appropriate, opportune or providential, as (or as if) ordained by God; godsent.

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