donzella

[dɒnˈzɛlə]

donzella Definition

a young unmarried woman; a maiden.

Using donzella: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "donzella" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The donzella was the protagonist of the story.

  • Example

    She was a beautiful donzella with long hair and bright eyes.

  • Example

    The knight fell in love with the donzella at first sight.

donzella Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for donzella

Antonyms for donzella

Phrases with donzella

  • a beautiful young unmarried woman

    Example

    The prince was looking for a fair donzella to marry.

  • a young woman in trouble, needing to be rescued by a hero

    Example

    The knight rode his horse to save the damsel in distress.

  • donzella d'onore

    a lady-in-waiting, a female attendant to a queen or princess

    Example

    The donzella d'onore helped the princess get dressed for the ball.

Origins of donzella

from Italian 'donna', meaning 'lady'

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Summary: donzella in Brief

'Donzella' [dɒnˈzɛlə] is an Italian word that means 'a young unmarried woman; a maiden'. It is often used in literature and fairy tales to describe a beautiful and innocent girl, such as 'The knight fell in love with the donzella at first sight.' Other phrases include 'fair donzella' and 'damsel in distress.'