cinderella

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A proper noun referring to a fictional character from a fairy tale, a young girl who overcomes hardship with the help of her fairy godmother and marries a prince; also used figuratively for someone who achieves sudden success after being overlooked.

• 🇩🇪Märchenfigur, ein junges Mädchen, das mit Hilfe ihrer guten Fee aus Armut und Ausbeutung befreit wird und einen Prinzen heiratet; auch übertragen für eine Person, die nach anfänglicher Missachtung plötzlichen Erfolg hat.

1. Fictional character A2 formal

   A young girl from a fairy tale who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but eventually finds happiness with a prince, thanks to her fairy godmother.

   • Cinderella lost her glass slipper at the ball.
   • The story of Cinderella teaches us about kindness and perseverance.
   • Children love the magical transformation of Cinderella's dress.

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2. Unexpected success B2 informal

   A person or thing that is overlooked or undervalued but later achieves sudden success or recognition.

   • The startup was a Cinderella story, rising from obscurity to become a market leader.
   • She was the Cinderella of the team, finally getting the credit she deserved.
   • The film was a Cinderella hit, winning awards despite its low budget.

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   Synonyme: dark horseunderdog

• cinderellas plural form
• cinderellas' possessive plural form
• cinderella's possessive singular form