Synonyms for

Cinderella

Verb / ˌsɪndɜ:ˈelʌ / Another word for cinderella — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cinderella is a fairy tale character who is oppressed by her stepmother and stepsisters but gets help from a fairy godmother and ultimately marries a prince.

Synonyms & similar words

cinderella Princess Damsel Heroine Maiden Lady Belle Beauty Angel Queen Empress Mademoiselle Miss Madam Ms. Signorina Senorita Girl Woman Feminine

Synonyms by register

Informal

underdog scrub wallflower nobody

Literary

drudge waif

Antonyms

star heroine protagonist leading lady popular girl

Common collocations

  • cinderella story
  • cinderella complex
  • cinderella treatment
  • a cinderella
  • the cinderella ball
  • cinderella's mother
  • cinderella's stepmother

Word family

noun Cinderella

Usage note

Refers to a person, typically a woman, who is treated unfairly or neglected, but who later experiences a dramatic change in fortune. It can also refer to a surprisingly successful but initially overlooked person or thing.

Example sentences

  1. Cinderella lost her glass slipper at the ball.
  2. Cinderella's fairy godmother turned a pumpkin into a carriage.
  3. Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters were mean to her.
  4. Cinderella married the prince and lived happily ever after.
  5. Cinderella's animal friends helped her get ready for the ball.

Quotes

  • A dream is a wish your heart makes, when you're fast asleep. - Cinderella
  • No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true. - Cinderella
  • Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come smiling through. - Cinderella

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