Meaning & Definition of word "Godsend"

Godsend

/ˈɡɒd.sɛnd/

1. A very helpful or invaluable person or thing.
- Example: The scholarship was a godsend for her family, allowing her to attend college without debt.
2. An unexpected event or occurrence that brings good fortune.
- Example: The rain was a godsend for the farmers after a long dry spell.
3. A person who provides help in times of difficulty.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: A lucky break that comes unexpectedly.

● Example Sentence: That new software update was a total godsend for my workflow.