diva — meaning in English

English meaning

• diva noun A famous female singer or performer, especially in opera.
• goddess noun A female deity.
• star noun A huge, glowing ball of gas in space, held together by gravity, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Senses

diva is used for these senses in English:

• diva Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress. [from the 19th c.]
• star An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.

diva — full definition

1. noun A famous female singer or performer, especially in opera.
2. noun Someone, often used loosely for anyone, who is demanding, temperamental, and expects special treatment.

goddess — full definition

1. noun A female deity.
2. noun Informal: a woman admired for exceptional beauty, charm, or presence.

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