a term used to describe a distinguished female opera singer, but now also refers to a popular female performer of non- operatic works
(DEE-vah) A female opera star of great rank or pretension; the original Italian word means "goddess".
A female opera star. Translated into "goddess"; may imply a demanding or high-strung star.
Literally, "goddess," a female opera star. Often used to describe a demanding or fussy opera star.
A female star who is so much larger than life that she inspires devotion bordering on fanaticism. Broadway divas have included Ethel Merman, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, and Betty Buckley. Some people consider Bernadette Peters to be the last genuine Broadway diva.
Literally, "goddess." A term used to categorize a leading soprano who puts on airs or who has been deified by her fans; although not always used as a compliment, the term has gained popularity (and more goddess-like connotations) in the world of popular music and culture.
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."