what does the word diva mean?

Answer 1

A diva is a female opera singer, but now the term also refers to a popular female performer of non-operatic works. The term was originally used to describe a woman of rare, outstanding talent. The term derives from an ancient Italian word meaning "goddess", which, in turn derives from the feminine form of a Latin word divus, meaning "divine one."

The term sometimes carries a comical or negative connotation, implying that a pop star who labels herself a "diva" is arrogant, difficult to work with, high-maintenance, or demanding. In slang jargon, a woman may be referred to as a "diva", suggesting that she thinks highly of herself, is demanding, or is especially dramatic. The term can also be used positively, however, to comment a woman's talent, performance style, or stage presence, likening it to that of a famous and successful diva.

TIME magazine observed in its October 21, 2002, issue: "By definition, a diva was originally used for great female opera singers, almost always sopranos." Often today "diva" is used to describe any extremely independent and talented woman; however, the term still applies to the classical arts.

There are many women who are or have been considered divas. They include: Maria Callas, Toni Braxton, Barbra Streisand, Shania Twain, Frances Gallup, Dame Joan Sutherland, Kathleen Battle, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Cher, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Patti LaBelle, Madonna, Diana Ross, Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, Olivia Newton-John, and Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.

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Answer 2

A diva is an opera singer. It has come to mean a woman who is especially demanding and requires constant attention and has people running all over doing things for them.

Answer 3

di·va
Pronunciation: 'dE-va
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian, literally, goddess, from Latin, feminine of divus divine, god -- more at DEITY
1 a : PRIMA DONNA 1 b : PRIMA DONNA 2
2 : a usually glamorous and successful female performer or personality ; especially : a popular female singer

Answer 4

a very successful and famous female singer:
an Italian opera diva
a pop diva

Answer 5

also let me reference you to this anime: Blood+
it's the best to know what diva means

Answer 6

means- disrepectful behaviour. eg scarlett johannson was recently reported of behaving like a 'diva' on justin timberlakes new video.

she was accused of sniping about not being able to smoke even though there were five fire dancers on set, and that she had her bodyguards telling other people to go away from her.

Answer 7

A distinguished female singer; prima donna. from the latin word : goddess

Answer 8

female opposite of thug

Answer 9

female version of a thug

Answer 10

greek tanslation- to divide