Synonyms for

Princess

Verb / ˈprɪnses / Another word for princess — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A princess is a female member of a royal family.

Synonyms & similar words

queen empress monarch ruler sovereign lady dame madam miss maiden prize gem jewel treasure

Synonyms by register

Formal

royal heir apparent scion of royalty

Informal

damsel maiden lady

Literary

regal lady royal maiden sovereign lady

Antonyms

prince king emperor ruler monarch sovereign

Common collocations

  • young princess
  • little princess
  • princess consort
  • crown princess
  • princess royal
  • princess charming
  • princess diana

Word family

noun princess

Usage note

While 'princess' can refer to the daughter of a monarch, it is also commonly used in fairy tales and popular culture to denote a female protagonist with noble or idealized qualities, often in a romantic context.

Example sentences

  1. The princess lived in a big castle with her family.
  2. The princess loved to ride horses in the meadow.
  3. The princess had a lot of royal duties to attend to.
  4. The princess was very kind and loved to help others.
  5. The princess was excited to meet the prince at the ball.

Quotes

  • Every girl pretends she is a princess at one point, no matter how little her life is like that.
  • I'm a princess because my father is the King of Kings.
  • I am a princess not because I have a prince, but because my father is a king.

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