English Dictionary
Definition of “kismet”
kismet (ˈkɪzmɛt
;ˈkɪs-)
Definitions
noun
- Islam the will of Allah
- fate or destiny
Word Origin
C19: from Turkish, from Persian qismat, from Arabic qasama he divided
Usage examples
Her mind seemed to awaken, suddenly refreshed, and was rejecting the Arab certainty of kismet.
Forrest, Roberta, When the Apricots Bloom (1988)Now karma calls again, or is it our kismet that we be friends?
India Today (1997)But what about kismet , Eros, Cupid-eyes meeting across a crowded room?
Globe and Mail (2003)To many, a belief in destiny, one's kismet , gives a sense of peace and security, without leading to complacency.
Gifford, Zerbanoo, The Golden Thread - Asian experiences of post-Raj Britain (1990)
