diva
Translation
diva, prima donna
Examples
Maria Callas was a famous opera diva.
Maria Callas was a famous opera diva.
He's such a diva, always demanding special treatment.
He's such a diva, always demanding special treatment.
Grammar Patterns
a diva a famous female singer, or a person who is difficult to please Maria Callas was a famous opera diva.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prima donna, star, goddess
Etymology
From Italian 'diva' meaning 'goddess', from Latin 'diva', feminine of 'divus' (divine, a god).
Memory Tips
A diva acts as if she is 'divine' or a goddess.