damsel (Meaning)
damsel (n)
a young unmarried woman
damsel (n.)
A young person, either male or female, of noble or gentle extraction; as, Pepin; Richard, Prince of Wales.
A young unmarried woman; a girl; a maiden.
An attachment to a millstone spindle for shaking the hopper.
Synonyms & Antonyms of damsel
damsel Sentence Examples
- **(Historical context)** In medieval tales, the brave knight vowed to rescue the damsel in distress from the fiery dragon.
- The old book referred to the young woman as a damsel, a term no longer commonly used in modern language.
- The play's exaggerated portrayal of the damsel fainting at the slightest scare felt inauthentic to the audience.
- **(Figurative)** The sunlight filtering through the trees created a scene reminiscent of a damsel in a forgotten fairytale.
- The author intentionally used the archaic term "damsel" to evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.
- **(Humorous)** With a mischievous grin, he declared himself ready to save the damsel... his friend who misplaced her phone. (**Lighthearted exaggeration**)
- Modern heroines are not damsels waiting to be rescued; they are strong and capable individuals.
- The concept of a damsel in distress reinforces outdated gender stereotypes.
- While "damsel" can add a certain whimsical touch to writing, it's often better to opt for more contemporary terms like "woman" or "young woman."
- It's crucial to move beyond the damsel trope and celebrate the diverse strengths and capabilities of female characters.
FAQs About the word damsel
a young unmarried womanA young person, either male or female, of noble or gentle extraction; as, Pepin; Richard, Prince of Wales., A young unmarried woman; a gi
maid, maiden,girl,demoiselle, virgin,ingénue, mademoiselle, lass, debutante, filly
No antonyms found.
**(Historical context)** In medieval tales, the brave knight vowed to rescue the damsel in distress from the fiery dragon.
The old book referred to the young woman as a damsel, a term no longer commonly used in modern language.
The play's exaggerated portrayal of the damsel fainting at the slightest scare felt inauthentic to the audience.
**(Figurative)** The sunlight filtering through the trees created a scene reminiscent of a damsel in a forgotten fairytale.
