Definitions for diva
ˈdi və, -vɑdi·va

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.7 / 3 votes

1. prima donna, divanoun

   a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.2 / 5 votes

1. divanoun

   Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress.

2. divanoun

   A person who may be considered or who considers herself (or 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.

3. Etymology: From diva' “diva, goddess”, from diva “goddess”, female of divus “divine, divine one; notably a deified mortal”.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diva

   Diva is a song by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. The song was written and produced by Knowles, Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford, and Sean Garrett for the singer's third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008). It was released as the album's third overall single in the United States alongside the third international single "Halo". "Diva" is an R&B song, which is set in a hip hop groove, and carries a stuttering beat. Its lyrics deliver messages of independence and female empowerment. The song boasts a beat and a bassline similar to those of another Bangladesh 2008 production, "A Milli" by American rapper, Lil' Wayne; critics coined "Diva" as a "female companion" to the latter. "Diva" received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who had polarized opinions concerning its affiliation with "A Milli". Despite being released to rhythmic and urban radios only in the US, the song peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, topped the US Hot Dance Club Play chart, and attained a peak position of number three on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "Diva" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipment of 500,000 copies. Although it was only officially released in the US, the song appeared on the singles charts in Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

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1. diva

   A diva is a term used to describe a highly skilled and talented female singer, typically in the fields of opera, pop, or soul. This term emphasizes the performer's exceptional vocal abilities, stage presence, and charisma. Divas are known for their strong personalities, confident demeanor, and demanding behaviors, often requiring special treatment and attention.

WikidataRate this definition:3.2 / 6 votes

1. Diva

   A diva is a celebrated female singer; a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and by extension in theatre, cinema and popular music. The meaning of diva is closely related to that of prima donna. The word entered the English language in the late 19th century. It is derived from the Italian noun diva, a female deity. The plural of the word in English is "divas"; in Italian, dive. The basic sense of the term is goddess, the feminine of the Latin word divus, someone deified after death, or Latin deus, a god. The word is cognate with the Hindu term Devi meaning goddess which in turn originates from the ancient Sanskrit language, one of the earliest Indo-European languages; the word is also cognate with the Avestan term denoting the Zoroastrian concept of the Daevas and with the Lithuanian word deivė, meaning a female deity. The male form divo exists in Italian and is usually reserved for the most prominent leading tenors, like Enrico Caruso and Beniamino Gigli. The Italian term divismo describes the star-making system in the film industry. In contemporary Italian, diva and divo simply denote much-admired celebrities, especially film actresses and actors, and can be translated as " star".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.3 / 3 votes

1. Diva

   dī′va, n. a popular female singer: a prima-donna. [It.,—L. diva, fem. of divus, divine.]

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1. diva

   Song lyrics by diva -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by diva on the Lyrics.com website.

2. DIVA

   What does DIVA stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the DIVA acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Opera Star

Anagrams for diva »

1. avid

How to pronounce diva?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diva in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of diva in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of diva in a Sentence

1. Derrick Moore:

   He’s not a diva, as they say, as some receivers tend to be.

2. Dan Shalloway:

   The Diva Package is great for women who have little experience holding a gun, it includes guns with very little recoil like Heckler and Koch MP5. My wife really loves it.

3. Ann Wilson:

   It was darn nigh impossible for women in rock in the 70s. There wasn't a mold if you were a woman and you were in the entertainment in the 70s. You were probably a disco diva or a folk singer, or simply ornamental. Radio would play only one woman per hour.

4. Daniel Martin:

   What's so frustrating is that you hear these stories and there's no truth to them, it's not the same person. In the years I've known her, the years I've worked with her, she's never had a diva fit, never.

5. The Times:

   Ms. Brown described herself in an interview as a government contractor — ‘almost like a broker,’ she said — who does not keep employees or specialize in any field but is able to procure subcontracted work as needed, and get a cut of the money along the way. She claims a fashion line and has several self-published books, and describes herself on Twitter as ‘A Diva, Mogul, Author, Idealist with scars to prove it,’.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=diva
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diva
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diva
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=diva
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=diva