Synonyms for

Coincidentally

Verb / kəʊˌɪnsɪˈdentʌli: / / kəʊˌɪnsɪˈdenʌli: / Another word for coincidentally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

happening by chance or without planning

Synonyms & similar words

coincidently accidentally unexpectedly fortuitously unintentionally randomly serendipitously unplanned unexpected incidentally chance luckily fortuitously fortunately unforeseen unanticipated unpredictably co-occurring simultaneously together

Synonyms by register

Formal

fortuitously serendipitously by chance

Informal

by accident out of the blue what a coincidence

Literary

haplessly chancefully

Antonyms

deliberately intentionally purposefully planned designed contrived

Common collocations

  • happened coincidentally
  • occurred coincidentally
  • coincidentally met
  • coincidentally discovered
  • coincidentally timed
  • coincidentally happened

Word family

noun coincidence
adjective coincidental
adverb coincidentally

Usage note

Often used to describe events that happen at the same time by chance. Can sometimes imply a lack of planning or intention.

Example sentences

  1. Coincidentally, I ran into my old friend at the grocery store.
  2. I was just thinking about taking a vacation, and coincidentally, my friend invited me to join her on a trip.
  3. Coincidentally, we ended up sitting next to each other on the plane.
  4. I happened to be in the right place at the right time, coincidentally.
  5. Coincidentally, I was wearing the same shirt as my friend.

Quotes

  • Coincidence is the word we use when we can't see the levers and pulleys.
  • Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.
  • Coincidence is the most reliable form of synchronicity.

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