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单词 prima donna
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prima donna

noun

pri·​ma don·​na ˌpri-mə-ˈdä-nə How to pronounce prima donna (audio)
ˌprē-
plural prima donnas
1
: a principal female singer in an opera or concert organization
2
: a vain or undisciplined person who finds it difficult to work under direction or as part of a team

Example Sentences

The actress is a temperamental prima donna. We are looking for team players, not prima donnas.
Recent Examples on the Web But Mira turns out to be far less of a prima donna than her fellow actors, as Vikander’s subtle, sensitive performance gradually reveals. Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 Burly and a little unkempt, Madden earned a place in America’s heart with a likable, unpretentious style that was refreshing in a sports world of spiraling salaries and prima donna stars. Josh Dubow, ajc, 29 Dec. 2021 Burly and a little unkempt, Madden earned a place in America’s heart with a likable, unpretentious style that was refreshing in a sports world of spiraling salaries and prima donna stars. Josh Dubow, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Dec. 2021 Burly and a little unkempt, Madden earned a place in America’s heart with a likable, unpretentious style that was refreshing in a sports world of spiraling salaries and prima donna stars. Josh Dubow, chicagotribune.com, 29 Dec. 2021 Burly and a little unkempt, Madden earned a place in America’s heart with a likable, unpretentious style that was refreshing in a sports world of spiraling salaries and prima donna stars. Josh Dubow, ajc, 29 Dec. 2021 Burly and a little unkempt, Madden earned a place in America’s heart with a likable, unpretentious style that was refreshing in a sports world of spiraling salaries and prima donna stars. Josh Dubow, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Dec. 2021 Burly and a little unkempt, Madden earned a place in America’s heart with a likable, unpretentious style that was refreshing in a sports world of spiraling salaries and prima donna stars. Josh Dubow, chicagotribune.com, 29 Dec. 2021 Burly and a little unkempt, Madden earned a place in America’s heart with a likable, unpretentious style that was refreshing in a sports world of spiraling salaries and prima donna stars. Josh Dubow, ajc, 29 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, first lady

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined at sense 1

prima donna

noun

1
as in double

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • double
  • coactor
  • leading lady
  • leading man
  • monologuist
  • personator
  • monologist
  • extra
  • supernumerary
  • understudy
  • scene-stealer
  • farceur
  • comedian
  • costar
  • tragedienne
  • spear-carrier
  • walk-on
  • tragedian
  • actress
  • mimic
  • star
  • aper
  • impressionist
  • poser
  • ape
  • pantomimist
  • starlet
  • masquerader
  • mime
  • lead
  • imitator
  • masker
  • pantomime
  • ham

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonactor
2
as in princess

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • princess
  • high priestess
  • diva
  • queen
  • goddess
  • priestess
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