Godsend

/ˈɡɒd.sɛnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A very helpful or invaluable person or thing.

The scholarship was a godsend for her family, allowing her to attend college without debt.

An unexpected event or occurrence that brings good fortune.

The rain was a godsend for the farmers after a long dry spell.

A person who provides help in times of difficulty.

When she arrived with food and supplies, she felt like a godsend to the struggling families.

Derived from the notion of a gift sent by God, combining 'God' with 'send'.

A blessing in disguise

Something that seems bad at first but ends up being beneficial.

Every cloud has a silver lining

There is something good in every bad situation.

A little light in the dark

Something that brings hope during difficult times.

blessing

Something that is advantageous or beneficial.

windfall

An unexpected gain or advantage, particularly in financial terms.

boon

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

A lucky break that comes unexpectedly.

That new software update was a total godsend for my workflow.