Prima Donna Definition

prēmə, prĭmə
noun
The principal woman singer in an opera or concert.
Webster's New World
A temperamental, vain, or arrogant person.
Webster's New World
A person who considers himself or herself much more important than others, has high expectations of others and becomes angry when his or her standards or demands are not met.
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Noun

Singular:
prima donna
Plural:
prima-donnas, primae-donnae, prime donne

Origin of Prima Donna

  • From Italian prima donna (“first lady"), from Latin prÄ«ma, feminine of prÄ«mus (“first") + domina (“lady").

    From Wiktionary

  • Italian prima feminine of primo first donna lady

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Prima Donna Sentence Examples

  • Articles written in common soon led to a complete literary partnership, and 1831 there appeared in the Revue de Paris a joint novel entitled Prima Donna and signed Jules Sand.

  • The source, who wasn't named, accused Kepcher or becoming a prima donna and considered non-work related duties such as public speaking engagements, more important than her job working for "The Donald."

  • Pinot Noir is the sulky prima donna of grapedom.

  • The prima donna line of satin bras is a fine example of European styling.

  • The Prima Donna Satin Deluxe Seamless Bra is available in black, natural or pearly pink and is available in sizes from 34B to 42G.

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