prince charming
noun
Simple meaning
A heterosexual woman's prototypical ideal romantic partner.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
prinschahrmingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɹɪnsˈtʃɑɹmɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
by extension
A heterosexual woman's prototypical ideal romantic partner, especially but not necessarily if he embodies common characteristics of the fictional princes, such as being courageous or chivalrous.
A fictional heroic prince in various fairy-tales.
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A heterosexual woman's prototypical ideal romantic partner, especially but not necessarily if he embodies common characteristics of the fictional princes, such as being courageous or chivalrous.
Used this way, prince charming is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in relationships contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Brave and principled
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
Where it naturally appears
- Relationships
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