Definitions for prima donna
ˌpri mə ˈdɒn ə, ˌprɪm əpri·ma don·na

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1. prima donnanoun

   a vain and temperamental person

2. prima donna, divanoun

   a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star

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1. prima donnanoun

   The principal female singer or the leading lady.

2. prima donnanoun

   A person who considers himself or herself much more important than others, has high expectations of others and becomes angry when his or her standards or demands are not met.

3. Etymology: From Italian prima donna (first lady), from Latin prima, feminine of primus (first), + domina (lady).

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1. Prima Donna

   Prima Donna is a song by British rock band Uriah Heep from their eighth studio album Return to Fantasy (1975), released as the first single from the album. The song was written by Ken Hensley, Mick Box, David Byron and Lee Kerslake and was sung by David Byron. It was recorded in May 1975 in Lansdowne and Morgan Studios, London. The song reached number ten in Denmark and number three in Norway.

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1. prima donna

   A prima donna is a term that can refer to several things. 1) In opera or a ballet, it refers to the lead female singer or dancer, usually one who is highly talented but also perceived as temperamental or hard to please. 2) In a broader context, it may refer to any person (regardless of gender and profession) who is overly dramatic, extremely sensitive, and demanding, often requiring a lot of attention and special treatment. The term "prima donna" is often used negatively to describe someone who is arrogant, difficult to work with, or self-centered. Note: The term originated from Italian language which literally translates to "first lady."

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1. Prima donnaadjective

   the first or chief female singer in an opera

2. Etymology: [It., fr. primo, prima, the first + donna lady, mistress. See Prime, a., and Donna.]

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1. Prima donna

   Originally used in opera or Commedia dell'arte companies, "prima donna" is Italian for "first lady." The term was used to designate the leading female singer in the opera company, the person to whom the prime roles would be given. The prima donna was normally, but not necessarily, a soprano. The corresponding term for the male lead is "primo uomo." Famous opera prima donnas have often caused opera enthusiasts to divide into opposing "clubs" supporting one singer over another. The rivalry between the fans of Maria Callas and Renata Tebaldi, for example, was one of the most famous, despite the friendship of the two singers. The designation prima donna assoluta is occasionally applied to a prima donna of outstanding excellence. This is applied by popular consensus, to those whose achievements place them in a category above all others. Joan Sutherland, Leontyne Price, Beverly Sills, Maria Callas, Renata Tebaldi, Birgit Nilsson and Montserrat Caballe are considered such among their peers.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of prima donna in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of prima donna in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of prima donna in a Sentence

1. Chuck Long:

   He was just full of charisma, and you could tell he had some great leadership qualities, we connected really quick, just because he wasn’t a prima donna or anything. The kid wanted to learn and wanted to learn fast, and he absorbed things quickly.

2. E. M. Forster:

   Beauty ought to look a little surprised: it is the emotion that best suits her face. The beauty who does not look surprised, who accepts her position as her due -- she reminds us too much of a prima donna.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=prima donna
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Prima_Donna
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prima_Donna
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prima donna
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=prima donna