enchanted prince

Cursed noble heir

An enchanted prince is a fairy tale figure—a prince transformed by magic into a beast, frog, or other creature, awaiting rescue through love or a kiss.

The phrase evokes romantic fantasy: She thought she'd found her enchanted prince, but he turned out to be just another frog.

It suggests someone whose true noble nature is hidden beneath an unpromising exterior.

Related

fairy tale · kiss · castle · magic · transformation · charmed · bewitched · tower · maiden · true love · true love's kiss · love at first sight · handsome · royal · beast · swan · midnight · moonlight

Categories
Opposites
magical state

enchanted princetrue form

Authentic underlying identity

narrative role

enchanted princeevil sorcerer

Malignant wielder of magic

villain · dark fairy · evil stepmother · wicked stepmother · damsel in distress

social/romantic status

enchanted princepeasant girl

Young rural female commoner

common man · princess · shepherdess · scullery maid · swineherd

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G