0 something good that happens unexpectedly, especially at a time when it is needed:
The grant was a real godsend, especially considering the theatre was going to be shut down next month.
1 something good that happens unexpectedly and at a time when it is especially needed:
Interspersed with his infectious humour, his musings were a literal godsend to an eager if inexperienced doctoral student.
It was described as 'excellent', 'totally invaluable', 'a godsend' and 'an inspiration'.
Indeed, such back-up services have proved to be a godsend to such families, offering them the lifeline that they so desperately seek.
To be hard of hearing very often means being lonely and isolated, and a telephone can be both a lifeline and a godsend.
Even one or two indoor toilets would be a godsend to the teachers in the dreadful weather we are now experiencing.
The open method of coordination was a godsend.
The advent of the euro is also an absolute godsend for crime.
There are also such people as poachers, to whom the right to go on the land would be a godsend.
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