(adj) peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention, Syn. miraculous, providential, Example:a heaven-sent rain saved the crops; a providential recovery
(adv) in a prudent manner, Syn. providentially, Ant. imprudently, Example:I had allotted my own bedroom for necking, prudently removing both the bed and the key, and taken both myself and my typewriter into my son's bedroom.
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. [ Cf. F. providentiel. ] Effected by, or referable to, divine direction or superintendence; as, the providential contrivance of thing; a providential escape. -- Prov"i*den"tial*ly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]