fairy godmother

Noun

Meaning

a female character in some fairy stories who has magical powers and can bring unexpected good fortune to the hero or heroine

a generous benefactor

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

angel guardian guide champion advocate genius patron fairy donor protector demon benefactor backer giver tutelary
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Antonyms

peterman enemy opposition receiver critic recipient
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Hypernyms

fay sprite faery fairy helper benefactor

Related terms

fairy godfather

Examples

Amalyah, of her friend Sarah: “She is like if Cinderella’s fairy godmother was played by a Catholic Bette Midler and had the education of a man who ‘rowed at Oxford.’ Source: Internet

A former West Wing official added that “Trump is like an 11-year-old boy waiting for the fairy godmother to bring him a magic pill.” Source: Internet

I don’t know why you can’t stream it on Disney+ right now either!) For now, you can simply watch this high-concept comedy, which tries very hard to reclaim the concept of the fairy godmother and a happily-ever-after ending. Source: Internet

She neglects to thank her fairy godmother for making this possible and, instead, complains about everything. Source: Internet

A fairy godmother transforming the motherless girl's rags to a glittery gown? Source: Internet

But if that fairy godmother started in with the whole business about glass slippers and fancy dresses and getting to the ball? Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fairy garden fairy gerygone fairy godfather fairy godparent fairy hill fairy kei