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fairy godmother

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of fairy godmother

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 of fairy godmother

angel, benefactor, donator, donor, Maecenas, patron, sugar daddy
Words Related to fairy godmother

benefactress, patroness

almoner, almsgiver, philanthropist

altruist, bestower, contributor, giver

helper, subscriber, supporter

guardian angel, protector, savior (or saviour)
Near Antonyms of fairy godmother

beneficiary, donee, giftee, recipient

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