diva
word
Definition
A diva is a famous female singer, usually in opera or pop music. It can also mean a woman who is very demanding or has a proud attitude.
Usage & Nuances
'Diva' can be positive (respected star) or negative (difficult or arrogant woman). Common with singers but sometimes used for actresses or any woman who behaves in a demanding way. Informal; often playful or slightly critical.
Spanish: divaPortuguese (BR): divaPortuguese (PT): divaChinese (Simplified): 女歌唱家 - 大牌明星 - 女王（性格）Chinese (Traditional): 女歌唱家 - 大牌明星 - 女王（性格）Hindi: दीवाArabic: ديفاBengali: ডিভা - খ্যাতিমান মহিলা গায়িকা - দাবিদার মহিলাRussian: диваJapanese: ディーバ - 歌姫Vietnamese: diva - nữ ca sĩ nổi tiếng - người phụ nữ đòi hỏiKorean: 디바Turkish: diva - ünlü kadın şarkıcıUrdu: ڈِیوا - مشہور خاتون گلوکارہ - نازک مزاج خاتونIndonesian: diva - penyanyi wanita terkenal - wanita yang bersikap manja
Example Sentences
She is a true diva in the music world.
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The opera diva received many flowers after her performance.
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Don't act like a diva just because things aren't perfect.
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Everyone admired the pop diva's confidence on stage.
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People call her a diva because she always gets what she wants.
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She can be a bit of a diva when she's tired, but usually she's really nice.
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