Diva Definition

dēvə
divas, dive
noun
divas
An operatic prima donna.
American Heritage
A leading woman singer, esp. in grand opera.
Webster's New World
A woman, often a celebrity, with a reputation for being haughty, temperamental, hard to please, etc.
Webster's New World
One who demands that attention be paid to his or her needs, especially without regard to anyone else's needs or feelings.
American Heritage
A person who may be considered or who considers herself (by extension himself) much more important than others, has high expectations of others and who is extremely demanding and fussy when it comes to personal privileges.
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Other Word Forms of Diva

Noun

Singular:
diva
Plural:
dive 1, divas

Origin of Diva

  • From Italian diva' “diva, goddess”, from Latin diva “goddess”, female of divus “divine, divine one; notably a deified mortal”.

    From Wiktionary

  • Italian from Latin dīva goddess feminine of dīvus god dyeu- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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