heaven-sent

/ˌhɛvən ˈsɛnt/
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Definitions of heaven-sent
  1. adjective
    peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
    “a heaven-sent rain saved the crops”
    synonyms: miraculous, providential
    fortunate
    having unexpected good fortune
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