Synonyms of fairy godmother

fairy godmother

noun

as in donor

one that helps another with gifts or money

when it came time for the girl to go to college, Aunt Edna once again proved to be a reliable fairy godmother

Synonyms & Similar Words

• donor
• donator
• benefactor
• contributor
• patron
• sugar daddy
• angel
• Maecenas
• guardian angel
• subscriber
• supporter
• benefactress
• philanthropist
• patroness
• helper
• almsgiver
• saviour
• giver
• protector
• savior
• almoner
• altruist
• bestower

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beneficiary
• recipient
• donee
• giftee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fairy godmother

In her case, however, there is no fairy godmother, but rather a demented surgeon named Dr. Esthetique (Adam Lundrgen) who yanks out her braces, chisels her nose into shape, and weaves new lashes into her eyelids — all filmed, naturally, in excruciating close-ups. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025

There’s no fairy godmother to be found in Blichfeldt’s telling, as both Elivra and Agnes (played by Thea Sofie Loch Næss, a more conventionally attractive Scandinavian stunner) go about their transformations in creative new ways. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025

Nurse Gaby Pinzon ended up stepping into the role of wedding fairy godmother, solving the laboring mom's bridal fashion emergency. —Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024

The women of the sewing circle volunteer to be her fairy godmothers to turn it into the dress of her dreams. —Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024