Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Cinderella
Noun
/ˌsɪn.dəˈrɛl.ə/
Definition
A fairy-tale character who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but eventually triumphs through her kindness and beauty.
Examples
- The story of Cinderella is beloved by many children around the world.
- In her workplace, she often felt like a modern-day Cinderella, overlooked and undervalued.
Meaning
Cinderella represents the idea of rising from a position of neglect or hardship to one of greatness, often aided by magical circumstances.
Synonyms
- Dreamer
- Underdog
- Victorious heroine
