Fated

ˈfeɪtɪd

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Determined in advance by fate or destiny.
They believed their meeting was fated, as if it had been written in the stars.
Inevitably destined to happen, often with a negative connotation.
The fated tragedy unfolded as the storm approached the village.
Expressing an unavoidable or inescapable outcome.
He felt fated to succeed despite the challenges that lay ahead.

Etymology

From Old French 'fater', from Latin 'fatum', meaning 'fate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fated to be:
Certain to happen; it is predetermined.
fated love:
A romantic relationship that seems destined to occur.

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Slang Meanings

To be stuck in a situation that seems unavoidable.
I feel totally fated to work this dead-end job.
When something seems meant to happen, often used in a humorous way.
After our third accidental meeting, I joked that we were fated.