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fairy godmother
fairy godmothern.1. In fairy tales, a female, usually older fairy who helps humans by using magical powers.2. A generous benefactor.fairy godmother n 1. a character in certain fairy stories who brings unexpected benefits to the hero or heroine 2. any benefactress, esp an unknown one Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  fairy godmother - a generous benefactor benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) | | 2. |  fairy godmother - a female character in some fairy stories who has magical powers and can bring unexpected good fortune to the hero or heroinefaerie, faery, fairy, fay, sprite - a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers |
Translationsfairy godmother
fairy godmother1. In children's fairy tales, a woman with magical powers who appears in order to help others in their time of need. Cinderella's fairy godmother helped her get ready for the ball so she could meet Prince Charming.2. Someone who helps others with their problems, usually providing financial assistance. Thank you so much for helping me with my car repair bill! You are my fairy godmother.See also: fairy, godmotherfairy godmotherA generous benefactor, as in An anonymous fairy godmother donated the money for the new organ. This expression alludes to a stock character in fairy tales such as Cinderella, who gives unexpected and much needed assistance. [Late 1800s] See also: fairy, godmothera fairy godmother A fairy godmother is a person, especially a woman, who helps someone a lot. When I began in the business, the woman I regarded as my fairy godmother was Sybil Thorndike. Our country needs a fairy godmother to pay its debts.See also: fairy, godmothera/your ˌfairy ˈgodmother a person who helps you unexpectedly when you most need help: You’ll need a fairy godmother to get you out of your present difficulties.The fairy godmother is the magical character in the story of Cinderella who helps Cinderella go to the ball.See also: fairy, godmotherfairy godmother
fairy godmotherfulfills Cinderella’s wishes and helps her win the prince. [Fr. Fairy Tale: Cinderella]See: Fairy
fairy godmothermythical being who guards children from danger and rewards them for good deeds. [Folklore: Misc.]See: Guardianship
Fairy Godmothermaternal fairy abets Cinderella in ball preparations. [Fr. Fairy Tale: “Cinderella”]See: Patronagefairy godmother
Words related to fairy godmothernoun a generous benefactorRelated Wordsnoun a female character in some fairy stories who has magical powers and can bring unexpected good fortune to the hero or heroineRelated Words- faerie
- faery
- fairy
- fay
- sprite
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