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Primadonna

Definition:

A primadonna is a highly temperamental and demanding person, particularly used to describe a talented or successful performer, especially in the world of opera.

Parts of speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A person, usually a performer, who is temperamental and demanding.
2. Historically, the leading female singer in an opera company.

Usages:

1. She always acted like a primadonna, throwing tantrums whenever things didn't go her way.
2. The primadonna of the opera captivated the audience with her majestic voice.

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