diva
ˈdiː.və
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Definition of diva - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
behaviorwoman regarded as temperamental or haughty
  • She acted like a diva when her demands were not met immediately..
prima donna songstress star
2.
musicTECH.highly distinguished female opera singerTECH.
  • The diva's performance received a standing ovation.
prima donna songstress
3.
celebrityRarefamous female singer or actressRare
  • The diva arrived at the event in a limousine.
prima donna superstar
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Expressions with diva

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stylish woman who excels at running a household and making decorative things
She’s a domestic diva, turning simple rooms into beautiful spaces.
acting in a demanding, dramatic, or temperamental way
She was being very diva-ish about the party arrangements.

Origin of diva

Italian, diva (goddess)

Terms with diva included in their meaning

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behavior
act like a diva or prima donna

Examples of diva in a sentence

  • Her reputation as a diva made her difficult to work with.
  • The diva captivated audiences worldwide with her voice.
  • Every opera house wanted to host the renowned diva.
  • The diva's performance captivated the audience.
  • Rumors about the diva's demands spread quickly.

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  1. French:diva, chanteuse célèbre, ...
  2. German:launische Frau, Diva, ...
  3. Italian:diva, ...
  4. Spanish:diva, prima donna, ...
  5. Portuguese:diva, ...
  6. Chinese:女主角, 歌剧天后, ...
  7. Japanese:気難しい女性, ディーヴァ, ...
  8. Arabic:نَجْمَة مُتَعَجْرِفَة, دِيفا, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּיוָוה, דִּיבָה, ...
  10. Russian:дива, оперная дива, ...
  11. Ukrainian:діва, примадонна, ...
  12. Hindi:अभिमानी महिला, डीवा, ...
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