| 单词 | diva |
| 释义 | diva (once / 5375 pages) n Technically, a diva is a big-time female opera star. Beverly Sills and Maria Callas were two of the world's most renowned divas. More commonly, though, we call anyone who thinks they're more fabulous than everyone else a diva. The word diva was a compliment, one reserved for only the greatest singers in the world. Lately, though, diva has come to describe someone that's acting entitled or holier than thou. A person who acts like the world revolves around her is a diva. If you walk into a packed restaurant and demand the best table snapping, "Don't you know who I am?", well, that's diva behavior. WORD FAMILYdiva: divas USAGE EXAMPLES“Well, happy New Year!” the pop diva told the crowd, not sounding particularly happy. Los Angeles Times(Jan 01, 2017) She was the diva of one of the grandest space operas of all time, and she owned it. Time(Dec 27, 2016) “No divas,” he says with a wry smile. Los Angeles Times(Dec 24, 2016) n a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star Syn|Hyper prima donna opera star, operatic star singer of lead role in an opera |
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