diva — A famous female opera singer; a woman regarded as temperamental or haughty
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A famous female opera singer; a woman regarded as temperamental or haughty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːvə/
Example Sentences
- The pop diva arrived three hours late to her own concert and blamed it on the weather.
- She's been acting like a total diva ever since she got that promotion.
- The diva's rider included demands for purple M&Ms and a room temperature of exactly 72 degrees.
diva
NOUN[/ˈdiːvə/]
A famous female opera singer; a woman regarded as temperamental or haughty
The diva demands her dressing room be filled with white roses only.
The diva sips her java while lava flows behind her!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'diva,' which comes from Latin 'divus' meaning divine or godlike. Italian opera culture used this term to describe exceptional female singers, comparing them to goddesses.
Breakdown
div- (divine/godlike) + -a (feminine ending in Italian)
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📝Examples
“The pop diva arrived three hours late to her own concert and blamed it on the weather.”
“She's been acting like a total diva ever since she got that promotion.”
“The diva's rider included demands for purple M&Ms and a room temperature of exactly 72 degrees.”
“Maria Callas was considered one of the greatest opera divas of the 20th century.”
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