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Definition Cinderella in British English

Cinderella noun

[countable] noun
/ˌsɪndəˈrelə/

Cinderella is the main character in a famous children’s story. She is a poor girl, badly treated by her stepsisters but, in the end, thanks to the power of magic, she is able to marry the rich attractive Prince Charming.

1

someone or something that has good qualities but is treated badly or ignored

Example

Primary education has long been the Cinderella of the education service.

Synonyms and related words
victim target pawn
2

relating to someone who suddenly becomes rich, famous, or successful

Synonyms and related words
outlier success story boy wonder
Definition Cinderella in British English