diva

UK
/ˈdiː.və/
US
/ˈdiː.və/

Translations

divanoun
divas
pl
UK
/ˈdiː.və/
US
/ˈdiː.və/
The opera diva received a standing ovation for her performance.
Оперная дива получила овации стоя за своё выступление.
The primadonna of the ballet was admired by everyone.
Примадонна балета была восхищена всеми.
Additional translations
Synonyms
prima donna
leading lady
divaadjective
more diva
Comp.
most diva
Super.
UK
/ˈdiː.və/
US
/ˈdi.və/
Used attributively to describe temperamental or self-important behaviour typical of a diva.

Definitions

divanoun
A famous female opera singer.
The diva received a standing ovation for her breathtaking performance at the opera house.
A famous female singer of popular music.
The pop diva released her latest album to critical acclaim and commercial success.
A self-important person who is temperamental and difficult to please (typically used of a woman).
The actress was known as a diva on set, often demanding special treatment and causing delays.
divaadjective
Temperamental, demanding, or self-important in a manner characteristic of a diva.
His diva attitude made the rehearsal a nightmare for everyone else.