cinderella

/ˌsɪndəˈrɛlə/
noun

A fairy tale character who, with the help of a fairy godmother, escapes a life of servitude to marry a prince.

She felt like Cinderella when she found the perfect dress for the ball at the last minute.

Synonyms: underdog, rags-to-riches, fairy-tale heroine

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