Prima Donna

Pronunciation: /ˈpriːmə ˈdɑːnə/

Definitions of prima donna

noun A principal female singer in an opera or concert

Example Sentences

A1 The prima donna in the opera had a beautiful voice.

A2 The prima donna refused to go on stage without her special costume.

B1 The prima donna's diva behavior caused tension among the cast members.

B2 The prima donna's demands for a private dressing room were met by the theater management.

C1 The prima donna's exceptional talent and presence captivated the audience.

C2 The prima donna's performance received rave reviews from critics and fans alike.

Examples of prima donna in a Sentence

formal The opera company hired a renowned prima donna to star in their upcoming production.

informal I heard that the lead actress is a real prima donna backstage.

slang She acts like such a prima donna, always demanding special treatment.

figurative Don't be such a prima donna about sharing the spotlight, we're a team.

Grammatical Forms of prima donna

• past tense: prima donnaed
• plural: prima donnas
• comparative: more prima donna
• superlative: most prima donna
• present tense: prima donna
• future tense: will prima donna
• perfect tense: have prima donnaed
• continuous tense: is prima donnaing
• singular: prima donna
• positive degree: prima donna
• infinitive: to prima donna
• gerund: prima donnaing
• participle: prima donnaed

Origin and Evolution of prima donna

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The term 'prima donna' originated in Italian opera, where it referred to the leading female singer in an opera company.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'prima donna' has evolved to refer to any female performer who is seen as demanding or difficult to work with, especially in a theatrical or musical context.