Diva

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdiːvÉ™/
• Rhymes: -iːvÉ™

Origin

From Italian diva' “diva, goddess”, from Latin diva “goddess”, female of divus “divine, divine one; notably a deified mortal”.

Full definition of diva

Noun

1. Any female celebrity, usually a well known singer or actress. from the 19th c.
2. 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.

Derived terms

• diva-ish''

Anagrams

• avid