Princess

King's female heir

A princess is a female member of a royal family, typically a monarch's daughter or the wife of a prince.

The term extends to any woman perceived as behaving regally or expecting special treatment: She's such a princess about her coffee order.

In fairy tales, princesses await rescue or true love's kiss.

Disney princess has become its own cultural category.

As a term of endearment, princess addresses a daughter or young girl affectionately, though calling an adult woman princess can sound condescending.

royalty

queen

Most powerful chess piece

  • kingMale crowned ruler
  • crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
  • throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns

tiara · palace · royal · heir · duchess · countess · lady · monarch · regent · consort

Disney

Ariel

Airy supernatural being

  • BelleAdmired woman, especially Southern
  • MulanFolklore's female conscript
  • TianaSlavic feminine given name

Elsa · Moana · Rapunzel · Aurora · Snow White · Pocahontas · Merida · animated · film · gown

fairytale

Cinderella

Rags-to-riches heroine

  • towerTall slender edifice
  • dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
  • knightHonored mounted soldier

rescue · curse · enchantment · fairy godmother · ball · glass slipper · wicked stepmother · happily ever after · sleeping · spindle

cultural

Sita

Devoted wife figure

Xena · warrior · legend · mythology · folklore

endearment

daughter

Female child of parents

spoiled · diva · pampered · daddy's girl · pet name · cherished · adored · indulged · little girl · angel

Categories
Opposites
royal rank

Princesscommoner

Non-noble person

peasant · serf · pauper · beggar · slave

gender within royalty

Princessprince

Royal family male

duke · lord · king · heir apparent

archetype/cultural role

Princessvillain

Wicked story antagonist

witch · hag · wicked stepmother · dragon · ogre

Phrases
Family

prince, princely, princesses, Prince Charming, princedom, Princess Anne, crown prince

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G