diva

di-va · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A famous female opera singer.

  2. 2.

    A famous and successful female performer or celebrity.

  3. 3.

    (Often derogatory) A temperamental or demanding person, typically a woman.

Forms

plural: divas

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Act like a diva — To behave in a demanding or temperamental way.
  • •
    Total diva — Someone who is very demanding or dramatic.
  • •
    Pop diva — A successful female pop singer.

Related words

See also: celebrity, prima donna, star
Synonyms: celebrity, goddess, prima donna, star

Etymology

From Italian diva ("goddess, divine one"), from Latin diva ("goddess"), feminine of divus ("divine"). Originally used in the 19th century for celebrated female opera singers.