Destiny

/ˈdɛstəni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The predetermined course of events or an inevitable fate.

She believes that finding her true calling is part of her destiny.

The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.

They felt that meeting each other was written in the stars, part of their destiny.

A power that is believed to control what happens in the future.

He refused to let destiny dictate his life choices.

A predetermined state or condition.

They were determined to change their destiny and create a better life for themselves.

From Middle English destinee, from Old French destinée, from Latin destinatio.

sealed destiny

An inevitable eventuality; something that cannot be changed.

face your destiny

To confront the events that are meant to happen.

destiny calls

A phrase signifying the onset of significant life changes or opportunities.

fate

The development of events beyond a person's control.

fortune

Chance or luck as an external force affecting human affairs.

predestination

The doctrine that God has eternally chosen those whom he intends to save.

Desti

He's so into his goals, totally living his desti!

Destiny vibes

She's got those destiny vibes, you know she'll make it big.